Gray Fire in Spokane County Resources

By: Madison Bortfeld

Gray Fire in Spokane County Resources

Wildfires burn in Medical Lake and Elk leaving thousands in terror, panic and some even homeless. Level 3 evacuations (Go Now) are being held in areas throughout Spokane County, Medical Lake, Elk & more, burning 10,000+ acres & destroying hundreds of structures lost, with 10% of the fire now contained. And, air quality today (8/21/2023) as of 3:35pm is at a unhealthy 178, just 3 points below what would be labeled as “Very Unhealthy.”

With all of the chaos unfolding, we want to encourage our community members to jump in and help those who need it most right now:

Those Who Lost Their Homes
Children, Seniors & Pets (Air quality, shelter, food)

Please reach out to your family, friends and coworkers to see if you can help them or anyone they know who is impacted by the fire. Many shelters do not take pets and many children/seniors may be in need of resources.

If you are in need of immediate shelter:

To find a shelter near you, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or download the free Red Cross Emergency app by texting “GETEMERGENCY” to 90999
Spokane Falls Community College at 3410 W Whistalks Way Spokane, WA
Riverside High School at 4120 E Deer Park Milan Rd Chatteroy, WA

There is also an immediate need for Red Cross Disaster Action Team Volunteers

If you are in need of resources visit the Trent Resource & Assistance Center:

3 daily meals
Shower
Restrooms
Support services
Cool spaces
Hydration
Snacks

Improved air quality for those seeking a safer indoor environment, you can visit:

Spokane Libraries (Central, Shadle Park, Liberty Park, South Hill, and Indian Trail) Remain Open

Pets & Animals Impacted by the Gray Fire:

Many shelters may not accept pets, but our local resources may be able to help. Pets in need are currently being cared for at Spokane Falls Community College by HEART, SpokAnimal & PetSavers.

Large Animals & Livestock

The Spokane County Fairgrounds and Expo Center – open for those needing to shelter large animals or livestock from evacuated areas

If any of the events have concerned you and you’re considering homeowners, auto or commercial insurance, we’d love to help. Give us a call and we can discuss your insurance options so you can have peace of mind the next time there’s a local tragedy or accident.