Spokane Wildfires Destroy 700 Structures and Force 65,000 to Evacuate
Three destructive wildfires—the Autumn Lane, Old Trails, and Fairview fires—have burned over 8,000 acres around Spokane, Washington, as of August 4, 2026. The blazes destroyed more than 700 structures and forced the evacuation of over 65,000 people, leading Governor Bob Ferguson to describe the event as likely the worst natural disaster in the city’s history. … Read more