Wildfires prompt Spokane evacuations, destroy homes

Why it matters locally: The widespread wildfires in Spokane directly impacted Washington residents, leading to significant evacuations and the destruction of hundreds of homes within the state.

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Spokane, Washington, experienced widespread wildfires that prompted authorities to issue evacuation orders for 60,000 people. These fires also destroyed hundreds of homes in the affected areas. Chris Mutton, whose house burned in a wildfire, spoke with Shane Maggart on August 2, 2026, in Spokane. Mutton's residence was among the structures lost to the fires.