Spokane Wildfires Live Tracker Map As Videos Show Neighborhoods Destroyed
Spokane wildfires have burned over 10,000 acres, destroyed 700 structures and forced 65,000 evacuations as smoke spreads.
Videos from Spokane, Washington reveal toppled homes turned to ashes as firefighters continue their fight against the destructive Spokane Complex fires. The wildfires, primarily Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires, have scorched over 10,000 acres around Washington's second-largest city. More than 700 structures, many homes in Indian Trail, Five Mile Prairie and surrounding neighborhoods, have been destroyed.
A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of starting the Old Trails wildfire and faces first-degree arson charges. All three fires remain under investigation. Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown described the disaster as the worst natural disaster the region has faced, though no confirmed fatalities have occurred due to effective evacuation efforts.
Approximately 65,000 residents have been affected by evacuation notices, leading to the opening of emergency shelters. Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders were issued in some areas due to immediate fire threats. The Spokane Complex group of wildfires has burned around 10,437 acres, with little containment as crews prioritized life safety, structure protection, and evacuation operations.
Firefighters, including state and federal personnel, have been deployed amid one of Washington's most active wildfire seasons in years. Fire officials warned of fatigue and few injuries among crews, urging aggressive action before weather patterns worsen this weekend.
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