Bob Ferguson signed an emergency proclamation Monday to temporarily suspend some state laws in order to fast-track the recovery process from wildfires ravaging central and eastern Washington. The announcement comes as fires have burned over 700,000 acres in Washington this year, destroying more than 871 homes. Now, regardless of income, people who lost their home and do not have insurance can apply for the state Individual Assistance Program, which can help with home repairs and temporary housing. Before today, the Family Emergency Assistance Program, was reserved for families with children during a disaster. Ferguson said the state still plans to apply for a major disaster declaration through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.