Wildfires destroy hundreds of homes near Spokane, Washington

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1. Mon, 3 August 2026

   1 report
   • Euronews07:44
     Wildfires destroy hundreds of homes near Spokane, Washington

     Wildfires in eastern Washington forced 5,000 home evacuations, destroyed about 600 buildings and continued to strain firefighting resources.

2. Wed, 5 August 2026

   31 reports
   • Google News - Top Stories04:20first to report
     Man who killed father in Arizona now accused in massive wildfire

     Man who killed father in Arizona now accused in massive wildfire KTLA Aaron Farinacci arrest: How a grandfather’s quick thinking led fire investigators to a Spokane arson suspect CNN What One Witness Saw Before a Spokane Wildfire Started The New York Times Evacuation orders remain in place as Fairview Fire continues to pose multiple hazards near Mead KXLY.com 'It’s all burnt': Spokane wildfire survivors tell their stories USA Today

   • eenews.net10:00
     How small wildfires sparked one of Washington’s most destructive disasters

     The three wildfires near Spokane have so far burned far fewer acres than other ongoing Washington fires. But they have wrought outsize destruction.

   • Google News - Top Stories14:18
     'It’s all burnt': Spokane wildfire survivors tell their stories

     'It’s all burnt': Spokane wildfire survivors tell their stories USA Today Aaron Farinacci arrest: How a grandfather’s quick thinking led fire investigators to a Spokane arson suspect CNN Firefighters gain some containment on all three Spokane wildfires KXLY.com What One Witness Saw Before a Spokane Wildfire Started The New York Times Spokane fire suspect was contacted by authorities about previous fires The Seattle Times

   • hngn.com15:30
     Spokane Arson Suspect Has Prior Manslaughter Conviction

     URL changednow www.hngn.com/articles/272532/20260807/spokane-wildfires-now-nations-top-priority-mayor-calls-it-worst-disaster-yet.htm

     The man charged with arson in Spokane’s Old Trails Fire has a prior manslaughter conviction, as blazes top 10,000 acres with zero containment.

   • The Guardian World17:15
     Suspect in Washington state wildfire was questioned about blazes last year

     Aaron Farinacci is accused of starting the Old Trails fire that has destroyed homes and forced thousands to flee The Washington state man accused of starting a wildfire that has destroyed homes and forced thousands to flee around Spokane was previously questioned in connection with two fire investigations last year, according to court documents. Authorities allege that Aaron Farinacci, 37, of Spokane, started Old Trails fire, one of three major wildfires burning in Spokane county in...

   • yahoo.com17:35
     How a grandfather’s quick thinking led fire investigators to a Spokane arson suspect

     Farinacci is accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three infernos ripping through Washington’s Spokane area.

   • iheart.com19:43
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • iheart.com19:43
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • iheart.com19:43
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • iheart.com19:43
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • iheart.com19:43
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • iheart.com19:43
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • iheart.com19:43
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • abcnews.com20:28
     Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated

     Crews have taken advantage of cooler weather to begin getting a handle on wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands of people around Washington state’s second-largest city, but hotter, drier and windier days lie ahead

     4 reprints

     • wtxl.com6 Aug, 00:49their copy
     • ksby.com6 Aug, 00:49their copy
     • katu.com6 Aug, 01:02their copy
     • wfmz.com6 Aug, 03:30their copy
   • winnipegfreepress.com20:33
     Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated

     SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters have taken advantage of cooler weather to begin getting a handle on wildfires that have displaced tens of thousands of people around Washington state

   • Google News - Top Stories20:33
     UPDATE: At least 846 structures destroyed by Spokane wildfires

     UPDATE: At least 846 structures destroyed by Spokane wildfires KXLY.com Aaron Farinacci arrest: How a grandfather’s quick thinking led fire investigators to a Spokane arson suspect cnn.com Fire Officials: Over 800 structures lost as Spokane Area Fires continue to burn KREM Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations issued for wildfire near Sparrow and Long Lake KXLY.com Man charged with setting Spokane's largest wildfire was questioned about 2 other blazes last year AP News

   • iheart.com20:45
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • iheart.com20:45
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • iheart.com20:45
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • iheart.com20:45
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • iheart.com20:45
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • iheart.com20:45
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • republicanherald.com20:54edited after publishing
     Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated

     Authorities say one of the three wildfires was deliberately set.

     1 reprint

     • orovillemr.com5 Aug, 20:54their copy
   • iheart.com21:15
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • iheart.com21:15
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • iheart.com21:15
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • iheart.com21:15
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • iheart.com21:15
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • iheart.com21:15
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • iheart.com21:30
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

   • iheart.com21:30
     Some Containment In Wildfires Raging In Eastern Washington

     Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have reached partial containment. Over 60,000 people evacuated, and hundreds of structures were destroyed. Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, faces arson charges. Officials make progress as cooler weather aids firefighting efforts.

3. Thu, 6 August 2026

   16 reports
   • Google News - Top Stories00:38
     More than 846 structures destroyed by Spokane wildfires

     More than 846 structures destroyed by Spokane wildfires KXLY.com Aaron Farinacci arrest: How a grandfather’s quick thinking led fire investigators to a Spokane arson suspect CNN Autumn Lane Fire Remains a Threat to Spokane-Area Structures as Firefighters Battle Hot Spots KXLY.com Fire Officials: Over 800 structures lost as Spokane Area Fires continue to burn KREM Man charged with arson as Washington wildfires devastate Spokane area PBS

   • Google News - Top Stories02:47
     Firefighters are working 16-hour shifts as they battle the Spokane Complex Fire

     Firefighters are working 16-hour shifts as they battle the Spokane Complex Fire NBC News Aaron Farinacci arrest: How a grandfather’s quick thinking led fire investigators to a Spokane arson suspect CNN Here’s what we know about all the fires currently burning across Spokane County KREM Suspect in Washington state wildfire was questioned about blazes last year The Guardian More than 846 structures destroyed by Spokane wildfires KXLY.com

   • Google News - Top Stories13:06
     Firefighters start to contain Washington state wildfires as tens of thousands remain displaced

     Firefighters start to contain Washington state wildfires as tens of thousands remain displaced The Guardian Aaron Farinacci arrest: How a grandfather’s quick thinking led fire investigators to a Spokane arson suspect CNN Number of structures burned in Spokane area fires rises to more than 900 KXLY.com What One Witness Saw Before a Spokane Wildfire Started The New York Times Who qualifies for federal support amid Washington wildfires KREM

   • nebraska.tv13:54edited after publishing
     Judge sets $2 million bond for man accused in Spokane County Old Trails Fire arson

     previouslyMan accused of starting Spokane County’s Old Trails Fire expected to enter plea

     The man accused of intentionally starting one of Washington’s most destructive wildfires is expected to enter his plea in court.

     1 reprint

     • katv.com6 Aug, 13:54their copy
   • Google News - Top Stories17:13
     Man accused of starting Spokane County’s Old Trails Fire expected to enter plea

     Man accused of starting Spokane County’s Old Trails Fire expected to enter plea KOMO Aaron Farinacci confesses to lighting the Old Trails Fire that devastated Spokane NonStop Local KHQ Spokane arson suspect faces new charges for fires dating back to 2025 NBC News Wildfire evacuations lifted near Long Lake KXLY.com Here’s what we know about all the fires currently burning across Spokane County KREM

   • ksl.com18:30
     Fire weather to return to Pacific Northwest as crews battle Spokane fires

     Fire crews in Washington state working tirelessly to contain destructive blazes in the Spokane area are preparing for a new bout of winds and heat that arrives on Friday.

   • Google News - Top Stories19:03
     Man charged with setting destructive Spokane wildfire due back in court - Oregon Public Broadcasting

     Man charged with setting destructive Spokane wildfire due back in court Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB Farinacci admitted to starting Old Trails Fire, 25 others, according to detective KXLY.com Spokane arson suspect tells prosecutors he started 25 other fires The Seattle Times Here’s what we know about all the fires currently burning across Spokane County KREM New Level 3 evacuations issued for Sparrow Fire NonStop Local KHQ

   • Google News - Top Stories20:52
     Spokane arson suspect tells prosecutors he started 25 other fires

     Spokane arson suspect tells prosecutors he started 25 other fires The Seattle Times Court records: Arson suspect admits to setting Old Trails Fire, 25 other fires since last summer KREM On the ground in Washington state’s wildfire crisis NBC News Man charged with setting destructive Spokane wildfire due back in court Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB Farinacci admitted to starting Old Trails Fire, 25 others, according to detective KXLY.com

   • brandonsun.com21:19
     Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks

     A man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane, Washington, that have destroyed hundreds of buildings planned the crime for weeks and researched when the weather would be best for igniting it, police said.

     6 reprints

     • yahoo.com6 Aug, 21:15their copy
     • panow.com6 Aug, 21:19their copy
     • wral.com6 Aug, 21:33their copy
     • record-bee.com6 Aug, 22:05their copy
     • thetimes-tribune.com6 Aug, 22:05their copy
     • standardspeaker.com6 Aug, 22:05their copy
   • The Guardian World21:24edited after publishing
     US Pacific north-west blanketed in thick smoke as firefighters push back blazes

     previouslyFirefighters start to contain Washington state wildfires as tens of thousands remain displaced

     Cities in Washington and Oregon seeing some of world’s worst air quality indices as smoke from fires cloaks region Wildfires raging in the US Pacific north-west are blanketing the region with thick smoke, delivering some of the world’s worst air quality even as firefighters made progress against larger blazes in Washington state. As of Thursday afternoon, Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, hovered at the top of Swiss company IQAir’s list ranking the most polluted cities globally....

   • PBS NewsHour21:25
     Man charged with arson in Spokane told police he planned to spark wildfire for weeks

     A Spokane County detective who interviewed the man accused of starting one of the city's wildfires said the man confessed, described his planning process and explained how he created a device to ignite the blaze.

     1 reprint

     • japantoday.com7 Aug, 00:30their copy
   • newstalk870.am22:29
     Spokane Fires Still Rage! Winds Coming and Level 3 Evacuations for Tens of Thousands

     Crews have made progress on the Spokane Complex fires, but the worst might still be ahead over the next several days, with high winds in the forecast.

   • newstalk870.am22:39
     Court records reveal Spokane man monitored weather to spark wildfires over the past year

     In Spokane, a 37-year-old has been charged with arson for allegedly starting multiple wildfires, culminating in the massive Old Trails fire that ravaged thousands of acres.

     2 reprints

     • kw3.com6 Aug, 22:39their copy
     • newstalkkit.com6 Aug, 22:39their copy
   • Google News - Top Stories22:42
     Spokane arson suspect had planned devastating wildfire for weeks, police say

     Spokane arson suspect had planned devastating wildfire for weeks, police say CBS News Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say BBC Court records: Arson suspect admits to setting Old Trails Fire, 25 other fires since last summer KREM Sheriff responds to questions as evacuation frustrations grow KXLY.com Aaron Farinacci arrest: How a grandfather’s quick thinking led fire investigators to a Spokane arson suspect CNN

   • hanfordsentinel.com23:00
     Spokane arson suspect told prosecutors he started 25 other fires, documents say
   • theglobeandmail.com23:39
     Man charged with arson in Washington state allegedly planned wildfire for weeks

     Farinacci researched when the weather would be best for igniting the wildfire that destroyed hundreds of buildings, police say

4. Fri, 7 August 2026

   8 reports
   • hngn.com00:30
     Spokane Arson Suspect Now Faces Three Charges

     URL changednow www.hngn.com/articles/272532/20260807/spokane-wildfires-now-nations-top-priority-mayor-calls-it-worst-disaster-yet.htm

     The Spokane wildfire arson suspect now faces three arson charges after admitting to setting about 25 fires, officials said.

   • Google News - Top Stories00:54
     Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say

     Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say BBC Court records: Arson suspect admits to setting Old Trails Fire, 25 other fires since last summer KREM "It's going to be weeks," Sheriff gives update on how long evacuations are expected to stay in place KXLY.com Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks AP News LIVE: Spokane fire update, containment status, evacuations and latest maps FOX 13 Seattle

   • Google News - Top Stories00:58
     Spokane Arson Suspect Had History of Setting Fires, Prosecutors Say

     Spokane Arson Suspect Had History of Setting Fires, Prosecutors Say The New York Times Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say BBC How an act of arson in Washington caused so much destruction NBC News Sheriff responds to questions as evacuation frustrations grow KXLY.com Court records: Arson suspect admits to setting Old Trails Fire, 25 other fires since last summer KREM

   • Google News - Top Stories05:19
     Detectives say Spokane fire suspect confessed to planning 'powerful, beautiful' blaze weeks in advance

     Detectives say Spokane fire suspect confessed to planning 'powerful, beautiful' blaze weeks in advance The Spokesman-Review Court records: Arson suspect admits to setting Old Trails Fire, 25 other fires since last summer KREM Sheriff responds to questions as evacuation frustrations grow KXLY.com Accused arsonist studied how to maximize Washington wildfire’s harm, police say The Guardian LIVE: Spokane fire update, containment status, evacuations and latest maps FOX 13 Seattle

   • Google News - Top Stories14:15
     Spokane fires burned a path of devastation. Experts say get used to it

     Spokane fires burned a path of devastation. Experts say get used to it USA Today Spokane Arson Suspect Said He’d Started Dozens of Fires, Prosecutors Say The New York Times These neighborhoods seemed safe from wildfire. Then they burned. washingtonpost.com Sheriff responds to questions as evacuation frustrations grow KXLY.com Spokane arson suspect allegedly said he started 25 other fires The Seattle Times

   • Google News - Top Stories14:35
     At a Glance: Spokane area fires

     At a Glance: Spokane area fires NonStop Local KHQ These neighborhoods seemed safe from wildfire. Then they burned. The Washington Post Spokane Arson Suspect Said He’d Started Dozens of Fires, Prosecutors Say nytimes.com Spokane Was Supposed to Be 'Low Risk' of Fire Newser Man charged with arson in Spokane told police he planned wildfire for weeks East Idaho News

   • Google News - Top Stories18:47
     'It's apocalyptic.' A look at the aftermath of catastrophic fires in Spokane

     'It's apocalyptic.' A look at the aftermath of catastrophic fires in Spokane KUOW Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say BBC At a Glance: Spokane area fires NonStop Local KHQ Sheriff responds to questions as evacuation frustrations grow KXLY.com Body camera footage shows how police quickly found the man they believe started Spokane's most devasting fire The Spokesman-Review

   • newser.com19:27
     Spokane Was Supposed to Be Safe From Fire

     The wildfires ravage areas that had been deemed 'low-risk,' destroying homes and displacing thousands

5. Sat, 8 August 2026

   4 reports
   • BBC News World00:51
     Scale of devastation shocks US city's fire-seasoned residents

     One Spokane resident tells the BBC she realised the immense danger when she heard the fire had jumped over the river.

   • Google News - Top Stories00:51
     Scale of devastation shocks US city's fire-seasoned residents

     Scale of devastation shocks US city's fire-seasoned residents BBC 'It's apocalyptic.' A look at the aftermath of catastrophic fires in Spokane KUOW Opinion | My Hometown Went Up in Flames. It Won’t Be the Last. nytimes.com Wildfires in urban areas are more common. That may have helped Spokane NPR Forest Service explains dangers behind evacuation lines for Spokane Fires NonStop Local KHQ

   • Google News - Top Stories16:58
     Firefighters increase containment on Spokane area fires

     Firefighters increase containment on Spokane area fires KXLY.com 'It's apocalyptic.' A look at the aftermath of catastrophic fires in Spokane KUOW Aaron Farinacci admits to starting one Spokane wildfire and over two dozen others, prosecutors say CNN Opinion | My Hometown Went Up in Flames. It Won’t Be the Last. The New York Times Spokane-area fires hold steady as crews face second day of red flag conditions KOMO

   • Google News - Top Stories23:40
     Spokane-area fires hold steady as crews face second day of red flag conditions

     Spokane-area fires hold steady as crews face second day of red flag conditions KOMO Scale of devastation shocks US city's fire-seasoned residents BBC 'It's apocalyptic.' A look at the aftermath of catastrophic fires in Spokane KUOW Opinion | My Hometown Went Up in Flames. It Won’t Be the Last. The New York Times Wildfires in urban areas are more common. That may have helped Spokane NPR

6. Sun, 9 August 2026

   2 reports
   • yahoo.com05:18
     ‘This fire was out of control’: A look at the front lines of the Spokane Complex Fire

     Crews are making progress in containing the devastating Spokane Complex Fire, but strong winds are complicating efforts. Officials report increased containment every day.

   • Google News - Top Stories20:48
     Thousands of evacuees can now return home

     Thousands of evacuees can now return home KXLY.com Containment improves on Spokane area fires, officials update debris clean-up KXLY.com Washington fire updates: Spokane arson suspect faces 4 more charges as crews gain ground Yahoo As fires devastate Spokane, suspect Aaron Farinacci’s troubled history comes into focus NBC News Level 3 evacuations widely downgraded after Spokane Area Fires. Here's what to know before returning home NonStop Local KHQ

7. Mon, 10 August 2026

   5 reports
   • ktvz.com09:00
     He waited and planned for the perfect time, then set the blaze, officials say. Inside the Spokane arson case

     By Alaa Elassar, Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — In a matter of days, three wildfires tore through the Spokane area in eastern Washington state, blackening once-green hillsides, leveling homes and leaving behind skeletal trees and the scorched shells of cars. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed, tens of thousands of people were forced to

   • iheart.com09:22
     Some Spokane Evacuation Orders Lifted

     Thousands in Spokane, Washington, return home as wildfires that destroyed over 900 structures are contained. A suspect is charged with arson for one fire. While some evacuation orders are lifted, areas near the destruction remain off-limits. Efforts to control the blazes continue as the invest...

   • iheart.com09:22
     Untitled report - John Nowels · Aaron Farinacci · Mark Anderson

     Thousands in Spokane, Washington, return home as wildfires that destroyed over 900 structures are contained. A suspect is charged with arson for one fire. While some evacuation orders are lifted, areas near the destruction remain off-limits. Efforts to control the blazes continue as the invest...

   • iheart.com09:22
     Some Spokane Evacuation Orders Lifted

     Thousands in Spokane, Washington, return home as wildfires that destroyed over 900 structures are contained. A suspect is charged with arson for one fire. While some evacuation orders are lifted, areas near the destruction remain off-limits. Efforts to control the blazes continue as the invest...

   • iheart.com09:22
     Some Spokane Evacuation Orders Lifted

     Thousands in Spokane, Washington, return home as wildfires that destroyed over 900 structures are contained. A suspect is charged with arson for one fire. While some evacuation orders are lifted, areas near the destruction remain off-limits. Efforts to control the blazes continue as the invest...

8. Tue, 11 August 2026

   4 reports
   • theepochtimes.com03:42
     Wildfires Near Spokane, Washington, Wind Down as Evacuees Begin to Return
   • ČT24 (Czechia)11:14
     Požáry v americkém Spokane zničily téměř tisíc budov, evakuovaly se tisíce lidí

     Minulý týden požáry nedaleko města Spokane v americkém státě Washington zničily skoro tisíc budov a evakuace se dotkla více než šedesáti tisíc obyvatel. Evakuace z oblasti se v neděli zpomalila, ale nejvíce zasažená místa zůstávají uzavřena, zatímco hasiči situaci monitorují kvůli možným skrytým ohniskům. Úřady však ujistily, že se budou snažit umožnit obyvatelům návrat domů co nejdříve.

   • hngn.com12:53
     Spokane Nears Containment as Bald Range Fire Keeps Growing

     URL changednow www.hngn.com/articles/272672/20260812/spokane-fires-reach-61-containment-bcs-bald-range-blaze-claims-first-victim-smoke-converges.htm

     Spokane’s wildfires neared full containment as British Columbia’s Bald Range fire grew past 15,000 hectares, keeping thousands out of their homes.

   • BBC News World14:02
     Drone captures devastating aftermath of Spokane wildfires

     The aerial footage shows homes destroyed down to their foundations, with burned cars still parked in some driveways.

9. Sun, 16 August 2026

   1 report
   • Novinky (Czechia)21:13
     Celá čtvrť lehla popelem. Záběry ukazují spoušť po požáru v USA

     Na západě Spojených států a Kanady hoří tento týden více než sto lesních požárů. V kanadské Britské Kolumbii bylo evakuováno zhruba 20 tisíc lidí. Největší spoušť napáchal požár v americkém státě Washington. Záběry z dronu ukazují stovky zničených budov v jedné ze čtvrtí města Spokane.

10. Tue, 25 August 2026

    2 reports
    • NPR News09:00
      Spokane wildfire evacuees return home, but it's 'still a hazmat situation'

      Most evacuees have been allowed to return to their homes near burn zones in Spokane, despite concerns about lingering toxins.

      4 reprints

      • kuaf.com25 Aug, 09:00their copy
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      • wkyufm.org25 Aug, 09:00their copy
      • wncw.org25 Aug, 09:00their copy
    • spokanepublicradio.org15:30
      SPR News Today: Idaho native leads battle against Boundary County's Upper Smith fire

      Plus, the Spokane River in the Spokane Valley temporarily disappears for a short stretch. Five Central Valley schools to open academic year with new safety measures.