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Spokane Wildfires Prompt State Emergency, 60,000 Evacuated

8/3/2026

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Governor Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency as Spokane wildfires forced about 60,000 evacuations and destroyed at least 600 structures.
The fires burned 7,700 acres and were 0% contained on Aug. 2.
The National Weather Service issued a red-flag alert and warnings for eastern Washington, Idaho and Oregon.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) moved resources after Ferguson requested assistance.
Investigators said the cause remains under investigation, reporting no deaths.

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Governor Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency as Spokane wildfires forced about 60,000 evacuations and destroyed at least 600 structures.
The fires burned 7,700 acres and were 0% contained on Aug. 2.
The National Weather Service issued a red-flag alert and warnings for eastern Washington, Idaho and Oregon.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) moved resources after Ferguson requested assistance.
Investigators said the cause remains under investigation, reporting no deaths.