# Bob Ferguson

Type: Person

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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### 10,000 acres burned in WA; 60,000 evacuated as wildfire containment hits 13%
2026-08-05 23:38:13 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Spokane-area wildfires have consumed 10,000 acres and displaced 60,000 people, achieving 5-13% containment amid a race against an approaching heat wave. An arson arrest highlights the human factor in climate-driven fire risk, while the governor’s federal aid request signals the growing strain on disaster relief systems.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/spokane-wildfires-10k-acres-60k-evacuated-containment

### 700 Buildings Lost, 64K Flee as Spokane Wildfires Signal Climate Crisis
2026-08-04 05:56:02 · Sentiment: Strongly negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

The Spokane wildfires have destroyed over 700 buildings and displaced 64,000 people, highlighting how climate-driven drought and heat are fueling record-breaking fire seasons in the Pacific Northwest.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/spokane-wildfires-2026-climate-crisis

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