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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 2, 2026Miami-Dade

Wildfire Prompts Mass Evacuations in Spokane

A rapidly spreading wildfire in northwest Spokane has forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes as of Saturday evening. The fire, fueled by high winds and temperatures, remains uncontained and has prompted a state of emergency declaration from Governor Bob Ferguson.

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Why It Matters

Thousands of Spokane residents are under evacuation orders, and the fire has caused structural damage and power shutoffs, with no currently established.

Key Facts

  • The 'Old Trails Fire' began around noon on Saturday in northwest Spokane.
  • The fire has burned approximately 10 square kilometers (4 square miles) of land as of Saturday evening.
  • Thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate their homes.
  • Governor Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency for Washington state due to wildfires.
  • Firefighters reported zero containment of the blaze as of Saturday evening.
  • Some structures have been destroyed, though an exact count is not yet available.
  • Avista has implemented public safety power shutoffs in the affected area.
  • The National Weather Service issued a 'particularly dangerous situation' red flag alert for eastern Washington.

Who's Mentioned

personJessica Watson“DNR spokesperson for the fire.”personBob Ferguson“Governor of Washington who declared a state of emergency.”personCourtney James“Spokesperson for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.”organizationWashington State Department of Natural Resources“Managing the wildfire response.”organizationAvista“Power company implementing public safety shutoffs.”organizationNational Weather Service“Issued a red flag alert for eastern Washington.”locationSpokane“Location of the wildfire and evacuations.”