Spokane’s Water Held Strong | Spokane News

When wildfires rage, water is the lifeline—and Spokane proved it when flames swept through the city. Unlike Lahaina and California’s Palisades, where dry hydrants and failing pressure turned disasters into tragedies, Spokane’s water system held strong. With winds up to 45 mph, firefighters had the water they needed thanks to a resilient, interconnected infrastructure built by past engineers. Even after the Indian Hills tank took damage, a city worker rigged a solar-powered computer to keep monitoring active—showcasing ingenuity under pressure. The result? Averted catastrophe and a powerful lesson in how old-school design, combined with modern problem-solving, can save lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/82c6051898ec7f5f