The Old Trails Fire has rapidly spread into Spokane, forcing evacuations and threatening neighborhoods.

Wildfires Public SafetyAug 2, 2026score 1.903 posts · 49 replies across 2 instances

Multiple wildfires, including the Old Trails Fire, have rapidly spread into Spokane, forcing evacuations and causing significant destruction. The situation has prompted emergency responses, including the activation of the Washington National Guard and a state of emergency declaration. The fires are exacerbated by hot, dry weather and have merged with other fires, increasing the risk to residents and infrastructure.

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Parent: Public SafetyEntity: WildfiresSub-entity: Spokane WildfiresImpact: negativeDate: Aug 2, 2026 - Aug 3, 2026Target: The Old Trails Fire's spread into Spokane

The Washington National Guard has been activated to assist with wildfire response in Spokane.

Parent: GovernmentEntity: State Emergency ManagementSub-entity: Washington National GuardImpact: positiveDate: Aug 2, 2026 - Aug 3, 2026Target: Activation of the Washington National Guard for wildfire response

Hot, dry weather conditions are contributing to the rapid spread of wildfires in Spokane.

Parent: EnvironmentEntity: Climate ChangeSub-entity: Wildfire FrequencyImpact: mixedDate: Aug 2, 2026 - Aug 3, 2026Target: Hot, dry weather's role in wildfire spread

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Spokane in major emergency - Old Trails fire jumped the river into the city's northern neighbourhoods and is spreading fast, might merge with The Fairview fire to the east

And another fire has just started to the north

Mass, urgent, evacuations 

#Spokane #WIldfires 

https://www.khq.com/fires/breaking-old-trails-fire-jumps-spokane-river/video_040e08ec-e0e5-5d44-a693-9fa82bf5aa9b.html

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SPOKANE ON FIRE

Entire city blocks lost to fire in Spokane, Washington as hot, dry weather fuels wildfires. 

Thousands told to evacuate as wildfires worsen in Washington state The Washington National Guard said it was “rapidly mobilizing units” to assist Spokane. 
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Spokane, WA is facing a wildfire disaster. 

The fast-moving Old Trails Fire jumped the Spokane River Saturday, forcing thousands to evacuate as flames tore through NW/NE neighborhoods. 

At least 600+ structures destroyed across Spokane County, with the Fairview and Two Rivers fires also burning. WA National Guard activated; Gov. Ferguson declared a state of emergency. 
No deaths confirmed yet, but officials say it'll take time to assess the full scope.
#AureFreePress #Spokane #Wildfires

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