Workers and communities shouldn’t foot the bill for Big Oil’s mess

October 15, 2026  |  Washington State Standard

Thousands were displaced and hundreds lost their homes as wildfires devastated Spokane, causing an estimated $1 billion in damage. The blaze, which is the most expensive in Washington's history, was fueled by conditions that likely contributed to its destructive path. Evacuations were ordered for over 70,000 people.

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