Paul Child's Quick Reaction
Paul Child, at his home on the outskirts of Spokane, shared his experience on Tuesday. "I ran out the door," he exclaimed, aged 64, suspecting the man he witnessed might have ignited a fire.
Paul Child's quick reaction to a potential fire starter near his home in Spokane, WA, in 2026, highlights the importance of community vigilance. At 64, Child's instinct to run out the door upon seeing a suspicious individual was key in preventing what could've been a devastating wildfire. This event underscores the power of individual actions in mitigating natural disasters, a lesson that remains vital as climate change increases wildfire risks. (Learn more about how climate change is intensifying wildfires globally.) Explore Missouri's Ballot Box Battle