Spokane renter faces challenges after losing home in Old Trails Fire

SPOKANE, Wash. — Rosi Johnson spent four years in Northwest Spokane, renting a house with her husband and her dog. But when the Old Trails fire swept through her old neighborhood near Fairmount Memorial Park, she was left without a place to stay.

“The hard part is, we lost everything,” Johnson said.

Johnson is among many renters grappling with the aftermath of the fires. Unlike homeowners, renters can face unique challenges when disaster strikes…

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