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Fast-moving wildfires threaten city of Spokane, WA; National Guard activated
KPTV • • general
Key Points:
- A fast-moving wildfire, named the Old Trails Fire, swept through northwest Spokane, Washington, driven by strong winds and high temperatures, prompting the evacuation of thousands of residents.
- The fire started around noon, quickly spreading across nearly 4 square miles, crossing the Spokane River, and threatening neighborhoods in northwest and northeast Spokane.
- The Washington National Guard has been activated to assist with firefighting efforts, but as of the evening, firefighters had zero containment due to ongoing strong winds.
- Some structures have been lost, though officials have not yet determined the full extent of damage, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
- Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency, implementing a statewide ban on most outdoor and agricultural burning through September 30, amid a “particularly dangerous situation” red flag alert for eastern Washington.
