New Actor: California Deploys Federal Interagency Teams to Spokane
On Aug. 3, California sent two federal interagency incident management teams — Team 4 and Team 7 — to help fight fast‑moving wildfires around Spokane, Washington.
These are specialized command teams that run large wildfire responses, handling planning, logistics, and resource coordination so crews on the line can focus on firefighting.
Both teams are based in California, and their deployment adds to California firefighters already sent to assist in Washington.
The fires broke out near Spokane on Saturday, Aug. 1, and had destroyed about 600 structures by Sunday.
The added command support is intended to streamline operations as crews work to contain the Spokane‑area fires.
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