Spokane wildfires devastate neighborhoods, destroy hundreds of structures and force tens of thousands to evacuate

The Spokesman-Review • 09 Aug 10:30

Fire crews fought for more than 17 hours to protect homes on Woodside Avenue as the Old Trails wildfire swept through Spokane, leaving dozens of houses destroyed but no fatalities.

KOMO • 08 Aug 23:40

Three wildfires in Spokane and Stevens counties burned about 10,300 acres but showed no growth on Friday, while firefighters built containment lines amid a red-flag warning.

KUOW • 07 Aug 18:47

More than 900 structures have been lost and 67,000 residents evacuated as three wildfires continue to burn in Spokane County, prompting a multi-state firefighting response and ongoing evacuation orders.

The Guardian • 06 Aug 13:06

Fire crews have established containment lines around three Spokane-area blazes that have destroyed roughly 850 structures and displaced about 67,000 residents, while hotter, drier weather is expected later this week.

NBC News • 06 Aug 02:47

More than 1,500 firefighters from 24 states are battling the Spokane Complex Fire, which has destroyed about 850 structures and displaced roughly 67,000 people, while working extended shifts amid rising temperatures.

The Seattle Times • 06 Aug 01:17

A new fire west of Spokane triggered a short-lived evacuation notice as firefighters worked to contain the blaze amid ongoing dry, windy conditions.

AP News • 05 Aug 21:02

Crews have contained the perimeters of three Spokane-area fires, but rising temperatures and lower humidity are expected to worsen conditions, keeping evacuation zones in place.

USA Today • 05 Aug 14:18

Three fast-moving fires burned more than 16 square miles around Spokane, Washington, destroying an estimated 700 homes and prompting the evacuation of over 65,000 residents.

USA Today • 05 Aug 13:37

Firefighters are making progress containing three Spokane Complex blazes, but forecasted heat, low humidity and strong winds could accelerate spread and hinder containment efforts.

USA Today • 04 Aug 16:55

Three human-caused fires near Spokane have scorched more than 10,000 acres, forced evacuations for tens of thousands and led to the arrest of a suspect linked to the blaze.

bbc.com • 04 Aug 14:20

Authorities arrested a 37-year-old suspect in connection with the largest of three wildfires that have destroyed over 700 buildings and prompted the evacuation of more than 60,000 residents in Spokane, Washington.

The New York Times • 04 Aug 05:58

More than 65,000 residents were evacuated as wildfires swept Spokane County, Washington, and a 37-year-old man was arrested on first-degree arson charges.

The Spokesman-Review • 04 Aug 05:30

More than 700 structures were lost in weekend wildfires that burned about 10,000 acres in Spokane County, prompting evacuations of 67,000 residents and a search for 14 people who may have missed evacuation calls.

NPR • 03 Aug 18:43

More than 7,000 acres have burned in three Spokane-area wildfires, destroying roughly 700 structures and displacing about 65,000 residents, while cooler temperatures offer limited relief.

AP News • 03 Aug 17:20

Light winds and lower temperatures are forecast for Monday, providing some relief to firefighters battling wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of structures and forced tens of thousands to evacuate in the Spokane area.

CNN • 03 Aug 14:40

Three wildfires in Spokane County have burned over 8,000 acres, destroyed hundreds of structures and forced almost 65,000 residents to evacuate, while officials warn that conditions could worsen.

NBC News • 03 Aug 12:44

More than 600 buildings were lost as the Spokane Complex Fire burned 7,708 acres in Washington state, prompting evacuations of up to 60,000 residents and a statewide emergency declaration.

BBC • 03 Aug 11:11

Three major fires near Spokane have destroyed about 600 buildings, left thousands without power and prompted a statewide emergency declaration.

Al Jazeera • 03 Aug 03:29

Wildfires across eastern Washington have burned thousands of acres, prompting the evacuation of 60,000 residents near Spokane and destroying about 600 homes and businesses.

CNN • 03 Aug 02:00

Three wildfires in Spokane County, Washington, have razed hundreds of buildings, prompted the evacuation of about 60,000 residents and triggered a multi-state firefighting effort, while no fatalities have been reported.

CBS News • 02 Aug 21:41

Fast-moving fires near Spokane have destroyed about 600 buildings, prompted evacuations of thousands and led the governor to declare a state of emergency.

AP News • 02 Aug 21:11

Around 60,000 residents were evacuated as wildfires burned more than 8 square miles around Spokane, Washington, destroying hundreds of structures and prompting a state of emergency.

The Spokesman-Review • 02 Aug 19:19

The Old Trails wildfire in northwest Spokane destroyed about 640 structures and burned roughly 7,800 acres, prompting a state of emergency and mass evacuations.

CNN • 02 Aug 16:05

More than 130 responders from a national incident team joined local firefighters to combat three fast-moving wildfires in Spokane County, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency.

NPR • 02 Aug 13:35

Three fast-moving fires near Spokane have prompted Level 3 evacuation orders for thousands of residents, while the governor declared a statewide emergency and the National Guard was mobilized to assist responders.

AP News • 02 Aug 02:31

A wildfire that ignited near Spokane on Saturday spread rapidly across northwest Spokane, crossing the Spokane River and prompting the evacuation of thousands of residents.

KPTV • 02 Aug 01:22

A fast-moving blaze fueled by strong winds and high temperatures burned nearly four square miles in northwest Spokane, prompting thousands to evacuate and the deployment of the Washington National Guard.

The Spokesman-Review • 01 Aug 22:56

A fast-moving wildfire driven by strong winds jumped the Spokane River, prompting mandatory evacuations for thousands of residents north of Francis Avenue and west of Division Street.