New Facts: Lisa Brown Declares Fires Worst Disaster
On Aug. 2, 2026, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown declared the wildfires in and around Spokane the worst natural disaster the region has faced.
The Spokane Area Fires Complex forced large evacuations in Spokane County and north Spokane, with estimates ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of people.
More than 600 structures were destroyed across the area, though officials had not yet determined how many were homes, businesses, or schools.
A wildfire crossed a river into Spokane, burning the Indian Trail neighborhood and nearby areas and destroying dozens of homes and other buildings.
As of the evening of Aug. 2, no injuries had been reported.
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