City Council presents resolution to create housing assistance fund after Spokane fires

19 August 2026, 6:22 pm

The Spokane City Council introduced a resolution on Wednesday night to assist victims of the Spokane Complex Fires, during the first council meeting held since the fires ...... Read More »

‘It’s my heart, it’s what I do’: Utah rescue helps animals evacuated due to Washington wildfire

19 August 2026, 1:14 pm

When a wildfire forced the evacuation of an animal shelter in Spokane, Washington, a Southern Utah rescue answered their call for help more than 1,000 miles away. Paws Animal ...... Read More »

WDVA temporarily closes new Spokane Veterans Home property damaged in Old Trails Fire

19 August 2026, 7:35 am

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) announced on Tuesday the closing of the property purchased in the fall of 2024, which was intended to replace ...... Read More »

Spokane, WA wildfires almost fully contained after burning 10k acres

13 August 2026, 11:12 am

The Spokane Complex Fires are now 97% contained after burning nearly 10,000 acres and destroying more than 800 structures. All evacuation orders have been lifted, and crews are shifting to mop-up, ...... Read More »

Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, wind down as evacuees begin to return

9 August 2026, 11:32 pm

By Steve Gorman Aug 9 (Reuters) - Many evacuees among the tens of thousands forced to flee a cluster of wildfires near Spokane, Washington, were allowed back to their homes on Sunday as firefighters ...... Read More »

Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks

6 August 2026, 1:00 am

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 ...... Read More »

Spokane, Washington, fires set thousands of acres ablaze. See map

5 August 2026, 6:59 am

The fires have consumed thousands of acres, destroyed homes and forced residents to evacuate.... Read More »

Spokane, Washington fires force evacuations, destroy homes

4 August 2026, 2:09 pm

Three wildfires in eastern Washington state have burned thousands of acres, putting 65,000 people under evacuation orders.... Read More »

Washington man arrested on arson charge tied to devastating Spokane wildfire

3 August 2026, 8:11 pm

A man was arrested and charged with arson on Monday in connection with the Old Trails Fire in the Spokane area in Washington state, police said.... Read More »

Man accused of arson in the biggest of 3 major fires in Spokane, Washington

3 August 2026, 5:08 pm

A 37-year-old Spokane, Washington, resident with a previous manslaughter conviction was arrested Monday in connection with largest of the region’s three wildfires, authorities said.... Read More »

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