Church sends three semitrucks of wildfire relief to eastern Washington
August 13, 2026 at 5:05 AM MT · via Church News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dispatched three semitrucks loaded with relief supplies to eastern Washington to aid wildfire evacuees, Church News reports. The shipment includes hygiene kits, cleaning supplies, water, and food for families displaced by fires near Spokane.
Local Church members are coordinating with emergency management officials to distribute supplies and provide volunteer labor for cleanup efforts. The fires have forced thousands of evacuations across Spokane County.
The Church's humanitarian arm frequently responds to natural disasters with material aid and volunteer service.
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