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Drone captures devastating aftermath of Spokane wildfires
The aerial footage shows homes destroyed down to their foundations, with burned cars still parked in some driveways.
August 11, 2026Scale of devastation shocks US city's fire-seasoned residents
One Spokane resident tells the BBC she realised the immense danger when she heard the fire had jumped over the river.
August 8, 2026‘Wiped out’ - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires
Officials are still working to contain the blazes that have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes.
August 7, 2026Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say
Aaron Farinacci is accused of setting the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three burning around the city that have destroyed hundreds of buildings.
August 7, 2026Team of former inmates on frontline of Spokane wildfires
The Arcadia 20 team worked on preventing the spread of the Autumn Lane fire that continues to threaten areas of Spokane, Washington.
August 6, 2026'The fire's right there' - Families recount fleeing Washington state wildfires
Some have returned to find their homes reduced to ash and rubble, with only the charred trunks of trees rising from the smouldering ground.
August 4, 2026'Like a bomb' - Residents react after Spokane fires destroy hundreds of homes
More than 700 homes have been destroyed in the Washington state flames, with one suspect arrested on first-degree arson charges.
August 4, 2026Sheriff: Spokane arson suspect in custody
Aaron Farinacci was allegedly seen kneeling near grass at the site of the fire and later found to have matches and a lighter, the Spokane County Sheriff said.
August 4, 2026Arson suspect arrested as wildfires rage around Spokane, Washington - Reuters
Arson suspect arrested as wildfires rage around Spokane, Washington Reuters
August 4, 2026Arson arrest made over largest of Washington state's wildfires
There are three wildfires in the Spokane area that have forced 60,000 to be evacuated from their homes.
August 4, 2026Washington state wildfires force 60,000 people to evacuate homes
Videos from Spokane - the second most populus city in Washington - show huge plumes of smoke and roaring fires close to nearby houses.
August 3, 2026About 60,000 ordered to evacuate from fires in Spokane, Washington - Reuters
About 60,000 ordered to evacuate from fires in Spokane, Washington Reuters
August 3, 2026Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations
State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.
August 2, 2026