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The wildfire near Spokane

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Where it stands

As of August 9, three fires around Spokane had burned more than 10,000 acres and destroyed at least 700 structures, many homes. They remained at zero containment, with tens of thousands of people under evacuation orders; the fire’s containment and the conclusion of its immediate emergency response remain open.

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    1. Update 1Spokane Counts Hundreds of Homes Lost as Tens of Thousands Flee and Guard Mobilizes
    2. Update 2Spokane Fires Destroyed 700+ Buildings as 65,000 Fled

    The story so far

    1. Update 27 days later

      Spokane Fires Destroyed 700+ Buildings as 65,000 Fled

      More than 700 buildings burned and up to 65,000 fled as three fires merged into the Spokane Complex. Containment followed days later — and key details remain unverified.

      Still open after this report

      • No verified total for acres burned, share of homes versus businesses, or final structure count.
      • No verified federal emergency declaration or outside Bay Area deployment in the sources provided.

    2. Update 1

      Spokane Counts Hundreds of Homes Lost as Tens of Thousands Flee and Guard Mobilizes

      Hundreds of structures destroyed and tens of thousands evacuated as the Old Trails and Spokane Complex fires hit northwest Spokane, prompting a statewide emergency and Guard activation.

      Still open after this report

      • Final verified totals for structures, homes versus outbuildings, and acres burned.
      • Containment dates, cause and origin details, and damage costs.

    History

    1. Opened1 report

    Who's involved

    People

    • Lisa BrownAmerican politician2 reports
    • Bob FergusonGovernor of Washington since 20251 report

    Places

    • SpokaneSpokane, WA, USA2 reports
    • North Spokane CorridorN Spokane Corridor, Spokane, WA, USA1 report
    • Northwest SpokaneNorthwest Spokane, Spokane, WA, USA1 report
    • Spokane CountySpokane County, WA, USA1 report
    • Spokane Falls Community College3410 W Whistalks Wy, Spokane, WA 99224, USA1 report

    Every outlet we read on this story

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