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The Great Fire of 1889
- When
- August 4, 1889
- Where
- Spokane Falls
A fire began in downtown Spokane Falls on August 4, 1889, destroying 32 blocks and killing one person.
The fire started just after 6:00 p.m. and devastated the downtown commercial district. The destruction included 32 blocks of the city's core. The incident resulted in one fatality before the winds and fire subsided.
Sources
- Spokane, Washington Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
- Great Spokane Fire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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