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ConflictsAugust 3, 2026· DVIDS

Fairchild Air Force Base issues limited evacuation order for personnel impacted by local wildfires

The 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander has issued a limited evacuation order for personnel and dependents affected by local wildfires in Spokane and Stevens counties. The order applies to all military members, tenant organizations, Department of the Air Force civilian employees, and their families residing in designated Level 3 evacuation zones. This extends to dependents of service members currently deployed. "The safety and well-being of our Airmen, civilian employees and their families is our absolute highest priority during this crisis," said Col. Brian Epperson, 92nd ARW commander. "We are mobilizing every resource available on the installation to ensure our displaced personnel have safe lodging, immediate support and clear guidance as we navigate this emergency together."

The 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander has issued a limited evacuation order for personnel and dependents affected by local wildfires in Spokane and Stevens counties. The order applies to all military members, tenant organizations, Department of the Air Force civilian employees, and their families residing in designated Level 3 evacuation zones. This extends to dependents of service members currently deployed.

"The safety and well-being of our Airmen, civilian employees and their families is our absolute highest priority during this crisis," said Col. Brian Epperson, 92nd ARW commander. "We are mobilizing every resource available on the installation to ensure our displaced personnel have safe lodging, immediate support and clear guidance as we navigate this emergency together."

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