SPOKANE, Wash. – The Crown Creek Fire in Stevens County is currently threatening 125 structures. Just two years ago, Spokane also faced significant devastation from fires.

The 2023 Gray and Oregon Road fires destroyed 366 homes. According to the Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner, 244 out of 355 major dwelling claims following this devastation maxed out their coverage, indicating that many policies were insufficient to cover total losses.

In the heart of yet another fierce fire season across the Inland Northwest, September marks National Preparedness Month.

“Your home, whether you’re a renter or a homeowner, that’s your safe space,” said Nicole Ganley from the American Property Casualty Insurance Association. “And it’s most often your most expensive asset that you have, so

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