VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-02
“We have weather working against us, and we have terrain working against us,”
Benjamin Cossel · said 2026-08-02 · reported 2026-08-02
Benjamin Cossel described the difficulties facing firefighters in the Spokane area due to weather and terrain conditions.
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