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Spokane County Declares State of Emergency as Regional Wildfires Burn
local-news1 month ago

Spokane County Declares State of Emergency as Regional Wildfires Burn

Spokane County commissioners declared a State of Emergency to empower rapid wildfire response, allowing the Sheriff and Emergency Management Deputy Director to bypass standard procurement. Evacuation shelters opened as the Spokane Complex Fire grew to about 3,500 acres north of Airway Heights, with officials estimating roughly 640 structures lost; state fire assistance has been mobilized to help combat the Autumn Fire near Nine Mile.

via NonStop Local KHQ|
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Spokane area fires trigger mass evacuations as Old Trails Fire grows north of Airway Heights
local1 month ago

Spokane area fires trigger mass evacuations as Old Trails Fire grows north of Airway Heights

Widespread evacuations were issued across the Spokane area Saturday as multiple wildfires spread, including the Old Trails Fire about 2,500 acres north of Airway Heights. Authorities directed evacuation traffic eastbound and urged residents to use side streets, with Level 2 and Level 3 orders in place for neighborhoods around Airway Heights, Mead, Five Mile Falls and Medical Lake. Shelters opened for evacuees, and additional evacuations were announced for the Fairview Fire near Mead and the Autumn Lane Fire near Five Mile Falls. Officials warned of extreme fire weather with red-flag conditions and smoky air, advising residents to stay alert and follow first responders’ instructions.

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Old Trails Fire expands to 2,500 acres north of Spokane, sparking evacuations
local-news1 month ago

Old Trails Fire expands to 2,500 acres north of Spokane, sparking evacuations

The Old Trails Fire near Airway Heights grew to about 2,500 acres, prompting Level 3 evacuations across parts of Spokane County and the opening of an evacuation center at Spokane Falls Community College; authorities issued emergency briefings, activated the National Guard for the response, and warned residents to follow evacuation routes (including Francis Avenue) as Avista outages and extreme fire weather added to the urgency.

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