‘Overwhelming amount of damage’: Fight ongoing against Spokane fires

By: Bill Lucia

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: August 3, 2026

Words: 611

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Firefighters were still battling Monday to gain control of wildfires that tore through residential areas in and around Spokane over the weekend.

The three fires that are part of the Spokane Complex have scorched more than 10,000 acres, according to figures updated Monday night. Initial estimates indicate around 700 homes and other buildings had burned. No deaths were reported as of midday Monday.

On Monday night, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said authorities

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