Wildfires in and around Spokane, Washington, have destroyed hundreds of buildings and prompted evacuation orders affecting thousands of residents. The fires have caused widespread disruption in the area, with residents leaving threatened neighborhoods as flames continue to burn.
The Old Trails Fire and the broader Spokane Complex of fires were still active, according to reports cited in the coverage. One update described the fires as having no reported containment at that point, underscoring the continuing challenges for firefighting crews and communities near the affected areas.
Evacuations remained in place for parts of northwest Spokane, with reports indicating that about 60,000 people had been ordered to leave. Officials and emergency agencies continued responding to the fires while residents sought temporary shelter and monitored changing evacuation guidance.
Spokane schools opened a free camp at Shadle Park to support families affected by the wildfires. The facility provided a location for displaced children and families as the fires continued to threaten homes and disrupt normal routines.