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us energy Major Story (7/10) Event date: August 4, 2026 · ·

Spokane Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate as Gov. Inslee Declares State of Emergency

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Spokane Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate as Gov. Inslee Declares State of Emergency
Wildfires driven by dry, windy conditions have torn through Spokane County, Washington, destroying hundreds of structures and forcing thousands to evacuate. Governor Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency and deployed the National Guard, while wildfire survivor Spencer Pratt is using his own 2025 Pacific Palisades loss to push a blunt message: have an evacuation plan, because the government won't save your house for you.

Wildfires are tearing through Spokane County, Washington, destroying hundreds of structures and forcing thousands of residents from their homes, according to Fox News. Dry, windy conditions have fueled multiple fast-moving blazes across the region.

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has declared a state of emergency and deployed the National Guard to support local firefighters, Fox News reported. Fire scientist Joaquin Ramirez told Fox News the weather outlook across the Northwest points to continued critical fire danger in the near term.

As of the most recent reporting, no fatalities have been confirmed.

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