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Mayor Lisa Brown reflects on Spokane's preparedness for the complex fires, building near nature, and the long road to recovery

It’s been a busy 10 days for Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown.

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Spokane Spokesman-Review· Aug 12, 6:24 PMMayor Lisa Brown reflects on Spokane's preparedness for the complex fires, building near nature, and the long road to recovery

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Montana National Guard sends helicopter to Spokane firesThe five-soldier unit deployed under orders issued by Gov. Greg Gianforte last week to assist firefighting efforts on the historically devastating fires in and around Spokane.

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