Archive · 4 Aug 2026
Spokane Wildfires Destroy 700 Buildings, Evacuate 64,000 Residents
Wildfires started on Saturday near Spokane, Washington, and have burned more than 8,000 acres.
They destroyed more than 700 buildings, many in homes, and forced about 64,000 people to leave their houses.
No one has been hurt yet, but firefighters warn the situation could change.
About 1,100 firefighters are fighting the fires, but they have limited aircraft to drop water.
These fires are part of a record number of wildfires across the U.S. caused by drought and heat.
Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have burned over 8,000 acres and destroyed more than 700 buildings.
About 64,000 residents were placed under evacuation orders, up from 4,000 the previous day.
No injuries or fatalities have been reported, though authorities warn the situation could change.
Roughly 1,100 firefighters are battling the blazes, with limited aerial support.
The fires are part of a record‑high number of wildfires nationwide, driven by drought and heat.
- Who
- Benjamin Cossel, spokesperson for the incident command center
- What
- Wildfires destroyed over 700 buildings and forced mass evacuations
- When
- Started Saturday, ongoing Monday
- Where
- Spokane area, Washington, USA
- Why
- Cause under investigation; drought and heat conditions driving fire behavior
- Location
- Spokane, Washington, USA
- Area burned
- 8,000 acres
- Buildings destroyed
- 700+
- Evacuated residents
- 64,000
- Firefighters deployed
- 1,100
- Cause
- under investigation
- Injuries
- none reported
