- Fire threatens Spokane Valley community, requiring state intervention.
- Bob Ferguson requested FEMA aid for the Upriver Fire in Spokane Valley, and firefighting resources were mobilized from Grays Harbor County.
- Spokane County is managing the fire response in Spokane Valley.
- Wildfires in Spokane County disrupt local school operations.
Wildfires are affecting the Spokane County community, leading to the use of Jenkins High School as a shelter for Stevens County residents.
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Updated Aug 8
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What happened
Wildfires are affecting the Spokane County community, leading to the use of Jenkins High School as a shelter for Stevens County residents.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Fires destroyed structures in and around Spokane, prompting coordination efforts and deployment of firefighters to Stevens County.Sub-event
The Bradeen Hill Fire requires evacuations and temporary housing in Stevens County.1 source
- A disaster assistance center was set up at Shadle Park High School in Spokane.Sub-event
Stevens County seeks shelter in Spokane due to ongoing wildfires in Spokane County.1 source
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The entities involved
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Stevens County
county in the state of Washington, United States
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Spokane
city in and county seat of Spokane County, Washington, United States
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Spokane County
county in Washington, United States
Related events
- Fires originated in the area of Spokane and Spokane County on August 5, 2026.
- Spokane County Fire District 9 operates within the county jurisdiction.
- Wildfires damaged structures and forced evacuations in Spokane due to the ongoing Spokane Complex fires.
- A wildfire associated with the Spokane Complex has caused resource needs in the city of Spokane.
- An emergency declaration for federal disaster relief was approved for the affected area in Spokane County.