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Spokane, Washington, family recounts escape from wildfire

WBUR

Published August 5, 2026 at 11:57 AM EDT

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.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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