Lisa Brown

“The most important thing is that people need to remain vigilant and be patient and comply when we ask them to be ready to evacuate or when we say it's time to evacuate.”

Lisa Brown · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-03

Speaking to the BBC, Mayor Brown urged people to remain vigilant and comply with evacuation orders during the wildfires.

“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.

“still discussing the potential for lives to be lost”

Lisa Brown · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-03

Mayor Brown said authorities were assessing the extent of the damage and were still discussing the potential for lives to be lost.