NewsWPLG Local 10August 3, 2026Miami-Dade
Spokane-area wildfires destroy hundreds of homes and trigger mass evacuations
Wildfires in the Spokane area have destroyed approximately 700 buildings and forced 67,000 residents to evacuate. The state's congressional delegation is seeking an expedited emergency declaration from the President to assist with recovery efforts.
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Residents face the loss of homes and property, while thousands remain under mandatory evacuation orders as fire crews work to contain the blazes.
Key Facts
- Approximately 700 buildings have been destroyed in the Spokane area.
- 67,000 people are under evacuation orders.
- The fires have burned about 12.5 square miles in the Spokane area.
- More than 1,000 firefighters are currently deployed, with numbers expected to double.
- Spokane County Sheriff’s Office reported 14 outstanding missing persons reports as of Monday.
- A shelter for 400 people has been established at the Spokane convention center.
- Spokane Public Schools opened a free emergency drop-in camp for children.
- County court trials have been postponed until Aug. 10.
- Washington state has seen 390 square miles burned across the state.
- Authorities have prohibited drone flights near fire zones to avoid interfering with aerial firefighting.
Who's Mentioned
personDaniel Sim“Resident who lost his home.”personKaren Faggioli“Resident who lost her home.”organizationSpokane County Sheriff’s Office“Managing missing persons reports and emergency response.”organizationSpokane Public Schools“Providing emergency childcare.”personAngela Deatherage“Resident who lost her home.”personMiriam Sim“Resident who lost her home.”personWayde Deatherage“Resident who lost his home.”personMark Gregory“Cpl. with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.”personDonald Trump“President of the United States requested to issue an emergency declaration.”