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Spokane, Washington, family recounts escape from wildfire

WBUR
Published August 5, 2026 at 9:57 AM MDT
The aftermath of Ryan Herzog and Annie Voy's home in Spokane, Washington. (Courtesy of Ryan Herzog)
Courtesy of Ryan Herzog
The aftermath of Ryan Herzog and Annie Voy's home in Spokane, Washington. (Courtesy of Ryan Herzog)

Host Robin Young speaks with a family in Spokane, Washington, who evacuated less than half an hour before their home caught fire.

She talks with husband and wife Ryan Herzog and Annie Voy and their 18-year-old son, Ben Herzog, about losing their home and the support they’ve gotten from their community.

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