VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-03
“the worst natural disaster our region has faced”
Lisa Brown · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-03
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown described the wildfire situation to the BBC as the worst natural disaster the region has faced.
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