New Facts: Fires Burn Additional 600 Structures

On August 2, 2026, wildfires around Spokane in eastern Washington burned more than 8.2 square miles (about 5,200 acres), damaged or destroyed roughly 600 structures, and triggered evacuation orders for about 5,000 homes.

Spokane is Washington’s second-largest city, and the fires hit communities in and near the metro area in the state’s east.

These Washington blazes were among dozens burning across the western United States that weekend, highlighting a wider regional wildfire surge.

As of August 2, firefighting and evacuations were still underway while crews worked to contain the flames and protect affected areas.

AI-synthesized from multiple reported sources