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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
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Drone captures devastating aftermath of Spokane wildfires
Severe wildfires in Spokane, Washington and surrounding areas burned 10,000 acres and destroyed more than 900 homes. Over 64,000 residents were evacuated as strong winds rapidly spread the flames. Th
Scale of devastation shocks US city's fire-seasoned residents
‘Wiped out’ - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires Last year, Chris Matthews was forced to flee with his family of five after a brushfire threatened their home in Spokane, Washi
Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say
A man arrested on suspicion of starting a large wildfire in Spokane, Washington told investigators he waited for a hot, dry, and windy day to light the blaze, according to newly released court documen
‘Wiped out’ - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires
Thousands of residents are still under mandatory evacuation orders in Spokane, Washington, where wildfires have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes. One suspect has been a
Team of former prison inmates on frontline of Spokane wildfires
As wildfires tear through the Spokane, Washington area, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate, formerly incarcerated people fight to control the flames. When they join the elite group, pa
Sheriff: Spokane arson suspect in custody
Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested Monday on suspicion of first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three wildfires burning around Spokane. The fires have destroyed over
'Like a bomb' - Residents react after Spokane fires destroy hundreds of homes
Thousands of Spokane-area residents are grappling with the aftermath of devastating wildfires that swept through eastern Washington state over the weekend. More than 60,000 people were forced to evacu
'The fire's right there' - Families recount fleeing Washington state wildfires
Watch: "Like a bomb went off" - Residents react after Spokane fires destroy hundreds of homes Amy Mulligan was in her backyard, listening to an audiobook while getting ready to host a five-year-old's
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Arson arrest made over largest of Washington state's wildfires
Charred homes, burned out cars - before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson over the largest of the wildfires that have forced more than 6
Washington state wildfires force 60,000 people to evacuate homes
Over 60,000 evacuated from wildfire danger, says Spokane mayor Lisa Brown Wildfires have forced around 60,000 people to evacuate parts of Washington state, destroying hundreds of buildings and leavin
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