Washington Wildfire Crisis
Wind-driven wildfires in eastern Washington destroyed homes and displaced tens of thousands.
August 2, 2026 · Updated Aug 2, 8:48pm ET
The New York TimesMore Than a Dozen Wildfires Burn in Washington State, Forcing Evacuations
NPRThousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.
NewsmaxEastern Washington Fires Have Burned 600 Structures, Forced Evacuation of 60K People
Seattle TimesHow to help Spokane residents during the wildfires
Associated PressWind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in eastern Washington
FOX NewsSpencer Pratt reacts to Spokane devastation with blunt wildfire warning and message of faith
CNNLive updates: Residents return to find homes destroyed by fast-moving wildfires in Washington state
UPIThousands under evacuation orders as Pacific Northwest wildfires rage
Just the NewsWildfires spreading in Spokane County, leading to evacuations
The GuardianEastern Washington fires destroy 600 structures and force 60,000 to evacuate
ABC NewsEastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes
PJ MediaWildfires Burn Through Washington; Spencer Pratt Urges Reliance on God
Joe.My.God.Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations In Spokane [VIDEO]
NewsNationWashington wildfire forces evacuations as blaze tops 250,000 acres
NBC NewsOver 600 structures lost as tens of thousands evacuate in Washington state wildfires
CBS NewsFast-moving wildfires in Washington destroy hundreds of homes: "Worst natural disaster our region has faced"
ForbesWashington Wildfires: Thousands In Spokane Area Told To Evacuate
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What happened
Wildfires in Spokane County, Washington, forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate as three blazes, collectively called the Spokane Complex, burned through neighborhoods around the state’s second-largest city. Roughly 600 to 700 homes, businesses and other structures were destroyed, with no confirmed deaths or injuries as damage assessments continued. The fires, including the Old Trails and Autumn Lane fires, had burned about 5,390 acres and were 0% contained. Hot, dry, windy conditions prompted Level 3 evacuation orders and strained firefighting resources across the region.
Washington Wildfire Crisis
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