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Spokane, Wash. – The Gray and Oregon Road wildfires that struck Spokane County in August led to the evacuation of hundreds of residents and the destruction of more than 360 structures. Farmers and businesses lost livestock, equipment, and barns worth millions of dollars. The fires caused an estimated loss of $166 million in assessed property value alone.
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The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance has passed but help from FEMA and others is still available for renters, homeowners and businesses in Spokane County affected by the Gray-Oregon Road wildfires.
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Spokane, Wash. - Homeowners and renters in Spokane County who experienced property damage or losses from the August 2023 wildfires have only two more weeks to apply for federal disaster assistance.
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Spokane, Wash. – When the Gray and Oregon Road wildfires struck Spokane County in August, entire neighborhoods were evacuated, thousands of acres of rural farmland and forests were scorched, and 360 structures destroyed.
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Spokane, Wash. - If you applied for FEMA assistance for the Gray and Oregon Wildfires, you’ll receive a letter from FEMA. It will explain what assistance you are eligible to receive. If the letter states you are ineligible for assistance, you can appeal the decision.
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Washington; FEMA-4759-DR

Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4759-DR; Washington as a result of wildfires during the period of August 18-15, 2023.