Fast-moving wildfires threaten Spokane, WA; thousands evacuated as fires cross river into city

Published Aug 2, 01:22 AM UTC

Multiple fast-moving wildfires are threatening the city of Spokane, Washington, and surrounding areas, prompting widespread evacuation orders. The Old Trails Fire sparked Level 3 (Go Now!) evacuations in northwest Spokane, while the Fairview Fire in Mead expanded to 979 acres with Level 3 evacuations. A wildfire near Fort Spokane in Lincoln County also prompted evacuation orders. Thousands have been evacuated in north Spokane as one wildfire crossed the Spokane River and entered the city limits. Residents report they have 'never seen it this bad.' Multiple local news outlets including KPTV, KREM, KXLY, and the Spokesman-Review are covering the unfolding emergency.