At a Glance: Spokane area fires - NonStop Local KHQ
Wildfires in the Spokane area have burned over 10,000 acres and damaged hundreds of structures, leading to widespread evacuations. Authorities have arrested a suspect for intentionally starting one of the fires, which was part of a series of blazes in the region.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the severe threat of wildfires to residential communities and the ongoing challenges of emergency management and public safety.
See Stevens County evacuation information here: Stevens County Public Information Map
Evacuation zones are still in place for residents displaced by the Spokane Complex Fires. Sheriff Nowells urged Spokane residents take caution, even with smoke in the area. The Autumn Lane Fire is 13% contained at 5,870 acres burned. The Old Trails Fire is 13% contained with 3,574 acres burned. The Fairview Fire is 5% contained with 992 acres burned.
If you've been affected by the fires, find a full list of resources and organizations that can help you at spokanecommunityresources.org .
SPOKANE, Wash. - Hundreds of homes were lost in a series of fires that broke out in the Spokane area in the afternoon of August 1.
First responders mobilized quickly on three fires, the Old Trails Fire north of Airway Heights, Autumn Lane Fire near Five Mile Falls and the Fairview Fire near Mead.
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