Somewhere in Spokane, a family is thanking their past selves for that practice run and not the 800 burned homes.

Just weeks before wildfires hit Spokane, the city practiced a mass evacuation. The drill paid off

In late April, Spokane ran a mass evacuation drill in wildfire-prone areas. When fires struck in July, officials credited the drill for smooth evacuations, with residents familiar with routes and procedures. The drill's success highlights the value of preparedness in wildfire zones.

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