Bob Ferguson said Monday that federal support is en route to Spokane, as roughly 1,000 personnel fight three fires, which he called among the worst in the history of the region. The Federal Emergency Management Agency held a call with state officials this morning, but Ferguson said he hasn’t received word on when Washington could receive additional support for Spokane. FEMA has already approved federal assistance to reimburse Washington for 75% of eligible firefighting costs. Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove said 5,000 personnel are currently fighting 17 major fires statewide. The pending requests cover Spokane, Stevens, Chelan, Okanogan, Yakima and Ferry counties, along with the Spokane, Colville and Yakama tribal nations.