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Kirk Siegler

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As emergency responders in Spokane, Wash., take stock of the damage from devastating wildfires, there's a prevailing sense the disaster could have been far worse.

In the wake of Spokane wildfires, preparedness experts think it could've been worse

Margaret Albaugh for NPR

Wildfires in urban areas are more common. That may have helped Spokane

‘Devastating blow’: Special session unlikely, but BWCA outfitters still plead for fire relief

Live updates: Wildfires in Minnesota

Rain helps contain wildfires so more of the BWCA will reopen, but fires burn on 

Wildfires in urban areas are more common. That may have helped Spokane

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