Fast moving wildfires raze neighborhoods in US northwest city of Spokane
Officials said the fires destroyed hundreds of homes and structures as drought, heat and wind drove the fast-moving blaze.
- On Sunday, authorities confirmed that wildfires in Spokane forced more than 60,000 residents to evacuate their homes as the Spokane Area Fires consumed at least 600 structures across the region.
- Explosive winds and dry terrain fueled the Autumn Lane, Fairview, and Old Trails fires, which erupted Saturday and rapidly jumped the Spokane River, spreading flames through suburban neighborhoods.
- About 10,000 residents remained without electricity Sunday as Avista Corp worked to repair damaged transmission lines, while about 400 people sought shelter at the Spokane Convention Center.
- Washington Governor Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency and coordinated with President Donald Trump for federal resources, while U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell designated the disaster the nation's top wildfire priority.
- Hot, dry weather is expected to persist through the coming week, complicating efforts for the more than 900 personnel currently battling uncontained blazes across Eastern Washington.
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Extreme Fire Weather Threatens Region
A view of the I-5 MM 57 NB Fire from Saturday, August 1, 2026. Photo by Pam Birdsall, Rogue River Press. ©️RogueRiverPress Rare Red Flag Warning Highlights Elevated Wildfire Risk Across Oregon and Washington Fire restrictions remain in effect on all Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands throughout Oregon and Washington as officials warn that extreme fire weather conditions continue to threaten much of the Pacific Northwest. The National W…
Spokane wildfires displace thousands, but crews make progress containing flames
About 65,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in Washington state since the Autumn Lane, Fairview and Old Trails fires sparked within hours of each other on Saturday. Since then, favourable weather has helped as fire crews battle the blazes, but they're bracing for hotter, drier conditions.
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