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Gann Fire in Calaveras County led to school closures, local emergency

Gann Fire in Calaveras County led to school closures, local emergency

The Gann Fire has reached 7,052 acres, with firefighters having contained about 10% of the massive blaze.

Red Cross Mobilizes Support as Spokane Wildfires Displace Thousands

Red Cross Mobilizes Support as Spokane Wildfires Displace Thousands

The American Red Cross is actively responding to devastating wildfires in Spokane, Washington, which have forced over 65,000 people to evacuate. The fires have destroyed more than 700 structures and scorched over 10,000 acres, with containment efforts ongoing. The Red Cross, in collaboration with local partners, is providing essential services such as food, shelter, and emotional support to affected individuals. The wildfires are part of a broader crisis affecting the Pacific Northwest, with Oregon also experiencing severe fire damage. The Red Cross has mobilized nearly 800 disaster responders to assist in relief efforts across the region.

Arson suspect in court as wildfires rage around Spokane, Washington

Arson suspect in court as wildfires rage around Spokane, Washington

By David Ryder, Matt McKnight and Steve Gorman SPOKANE, Washington, Aug 4 (Reuters) - A 37-year-old man appeared in court on Tuesday in Spokane, Washington after being charged with starting one of three fires that have destroyed over 700 houses and other buildings and forced 64,000 people to

Spokane Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate, Red Cross Provides Aid

Spokane Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate, Red Cross Provides Aid

The Pacific Northwest is grappling with catastrophic wildfires that have forced over 65,000 people to evacuate in and around Spokane, Washington. The fires have already destroyed more than 700 structures and scorched over 10,000 acres, with containment efforts still at 0% as of the latest update. The American Red Cross is actively providing emergency relief, including food, shelter, and emotional support, to affected residents. In addition to Spokane, Oregon and other parts of Washington are also experiencing their worst fire season in over 30 years, with more than 2.1 million acres burned as of July 30, 2026. The Hood River Fire in Oregon alone has destroyed 1.8 million acres, displacing thousands of families. Red Cross volunteers have opened 45 shelters, served over 6,500 meals, and provided more than 2,500 overnight stays to those in need.

Spokane Wildfires Highlight Growing Threat of Climate-Induced Disasters

Spokane Wildfires Highlight Growing Threat of Climate-Induced Disasters

The Pacific Northwest is experiencing one of its most destructive wildfire seasons on record, with Spokane, Washington, at the center of the crisis. A trio of wildfires in the Spokane Valley has destroyed over 700 buildings and forced the evacuation of at least 65,000 residents. The fires are part of a broader pattern of increasing wildfire activity in the region, exacerbated by a historically dry winter, extreme drought, and heat waves. These conditions have led to nearly 2 million acres burned in Oregon alone, setting a new annual record. The wildfires have transformed the Spokane Convention Center into a Red Cross emergency shelter, where hundreds of evacuees are seeking refuge. The situation is compounded by high winds, which threaten to spread the fires further.

Air Quality Concerns Persist Amid Wildfire Smoke in Pacific Northwest

Air Quality Concerns Persist Amid Wildfire Smoke in Pacific Northwest

Wildfires across Washington and Oregon have significantly impacted air quality, with Portland now ranked as having the worst air among major global cities, surpassing Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to IQ Air, the air in both cities is classified as unhealthy, though Kinshasa's air quality is improving. The fires, which erupted over the weekend near Spokane, Washington, have burned over 10,400 acres, destroyed homes, and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. Air quality alerts have been issued across the Pacific Northwest, including parts of Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and Canadian provinces like British Columbia and Alberta. The U.S. National Weather Service warns that sensitive groups may experience severe health effects due to the smoke.

Wildfires spread hazardous smoke across multiple states. See maps

Wildfires spread hazardous smoke across multiple states. See maps

Seattle and Portland briefly ranked within the top 10 cities in the world with the worst air quality the morning of Aug. 6.

Washington, Oregon battles fast-moving wildfires. Maps track path

Washington, Oregon battles fast-moving wildfires. Maps track path

Hot, dry and windy conditions have fueled multiple wildfires across the Pacific Northwest. Here's where they're burning.

Man arrested for arson as Spokane wildfires destroy homes: Updates

Man arrested for arson as Spokane wildfires destroy homes: Updates

Three wildfires in eastern Washington state have burned more than 8,000 acres, putting 65,000 people under evacutation orders.

Wildfires in Washington and Oregon Blanket Region with Smoke

Wildfires in Washington and Oregon Blanket Region with Smoke

The Pacific Northwest is grappling with a severe wildfire season, with nearly half of the nation's active large fires concentrated in Washington and Oregon. These fires have scorched over 5.1 million acres nationwide, significantly above the 10-year average. Smoke from the fires has pushed air quality into the 'Unhealthy' range across more than 30 cities in the region, including Spokane and Portland. Satellite imagery shows the Old Trails Fire in Spokane County, which has destroyed over 700 buildings and left entire neighborhoods in ruins. Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the blazes, but the situation remains critical.

Wildfires near Spokane destroy more than 700 buildings, force 64,000 to flee

Wildfires near Spokane destroy more than 700 buildings, force 64,000 to flee

By Steve Gorman Aug 3 (Reuters) - Wildfires raging on the outskirts of Spokane, Washington, for a third day have destroyed at least 700 buildings and forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in and around the state's second-most populous city, officials said on Monday.

Pacific Northwest Wildfires Burn Over 2 Million Acres, Displacing Thousands

Pacific Northwest Wildfires Burn Over 2 Million Acres, Displacing Thousands

The 2026 wildfire season in the Pacific Northwest has reached a critical point, with over 2 million acres burned before the region's historical August peak. Prolonged heatwaves, dry conditions, and severe lightning events have fueled the fires, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). Washington and Oregon are among the hardest-hit states, with major wildfires displacing over 65,000 residents and destroying hundreds of structures. In Washington, the Spokane Area Fire has burned more than 7,700 acres and remains 0% contained as of August 3, 2026. Oregon's fires account for nearly 30% of all U.S. wildfire acreage this year, with 1.8 million acres burned. Nationwide, 44,722 wildfires have scorched over 5.15 million acres in 2026, making this year the third highest on record for wildfire activity at this point in the year.