Fast-moving wildfires are affecting multiple Washington counties. Choose your county and confirm evacuation instructions with local officials.

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Spokane Wildfires

Multiple Washington wildfires are threatening homes, infrastructure, and travel routes. Choose your county for official local sources and situation-specific next steps.

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County sheriffs and emergency managers issue evacuation instructions. Leave immediately for a Level 3 notice and call 911 if you are in immediate danger.

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Reviewed August 4, 2026

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Spokane

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Reviewed August 4, 2026

Fire activity in the August 3 briefing: Old Trails, Autumn Lane, FairviewNational Interagency Coordination Center · Spokane County
Reviewed August 4, 2026Official source
State wildfire incident information and mapWashington Department of Natural Resources · Washington
Reviewed August 4, 2026Official source

Official sources may update after review.

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County sheriffs and emergency managers issue evacuation instructions. Leave immediately for a Level 3 notice and call 911 if you are in immediate danger.

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Register for county alerts
County systems carry evacuation instructions and location-specific protective actions.
Find your local alert system
Pack the essentials first
People, pets, medications, identification, insurance papers, and chargers come first.
Plan two routes out
Conditions change quickly. Check the full route and do not rely on a single road.
Open the travel map
Photograph your home and belongings
A room-by-room video and photos of high-value items can support a future insurance claim.

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News

Associated Press

Spokane County and WashingtonAugust 4, 2026

Spokane fires destroy at least 700 buildings and force 67,000 evacuations

AP reports that the three Spokane-area fires have destroyed at least 700 buildings and forced 67,000 people to evacuate. Keep the evacuation notice, a daily displacement log, and receipts together before beginning cleanup or a claim.

Reviewed August 4, 2026Read original report

News

Axios Seattle

Spokane and WashingtonAugust 3, 2026

Spokane Complex smoke is affecting air quality beyond the fire area

Axios reports that smoke from the Spokane Complex is moving across Washington. For a smoke-related claim, record dated photos of ash or intrusion, the rooms affected, cleanup steps, and itemized expenses rather than relying on regional smoke reports alone.

Reviewed August 4, 2026Read original report

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