Spokane Reels After Weekend Wildfires Leave Hundreds of Homes Destroyed
TL;DR
Spokane is reeling from three weekend wildfires—Old Trails, Autumn Lane, and Fairview—that have leveled hundreds of homes and burned thousands of acres. Officials say more than 700 structures were lost, about 400 properties remain to be evaluated, and roughly 67,000 residents evacuated; 14 people who asked for help evacuating are still being confirmed but are not considered missing. No deaths have been reported, and authorities warn recovery will be gradual while federal aid is processed.
- 'It doesn't seem real': Spokane is a community in mourning as the toll of destruction from weekend wildfires comes into focus The Spokesman-Review
- Live updates: Arson arrest made in connection to Washington wildfire as officials race to contain flames CNN
- Spokane family forced to rebuild for second time after Old Trails Fire destroys newly renovated home KREM
- Some evacuation orders downgraded to Level 2 (BE SET) for wildfires in Spokane KXLY.com
- Here are the fires you need to know about in Washington state KING5.com
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