Avista
Coverage of Avista in the Nexus archive.
- Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Spokane’s devastating wildfires
A man was arrested and charged with first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire, which is one of three wildfires that have destroyed at least 700 buildings and forced 67,000 people to evacuate in Spokane, Washington.
- Wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in eastern Washington
A wind-driven wildfire in eastern Washington caused evacuations of thousands of people, burning over 4 square miles and threatening residential areas. The fire, known as the Old Trails Fire, prompted public safety shutoffs by Avista, a state of emergency declared by Gov. Bob Ferguson, and a red flag alert from the National Weather Service due to high winds and temperatures.
- Wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in eastern Washington
A wind-driven wildfire, the Old Trails Fire, caused evacuations in northwest Spokane, Washington, burning 4 square miles and threatening residential areas. Strong winds and high temperatures accelerated the spread, prompting power shutoffs and a state of emergency declared by Gov. Bob Ferguson.
- Wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in eastern Washington
A wind-driven wildfire, the Old Trails Fire, caused evacuations in eastern Washington after spreading rapidly due to high temperatures and strong winds. The fire crossed the Spokane River, burned 4 square miles, and led to power shutoffs and a state of emergency declaration by Gov. Bob Ferguson.
- Wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in eastern Washington
A wind-driven wildfire, the Old Trails Fire, caused evacuations in northwest Spokane, Washington, burning over 4 square miles and threatening residential areas. Strong winds and high temperatures accelerated the blaze, which jumped the Spokane River, destroyed structures, and prompted a state of emergency declared by Gov. Bob Ferguson.
- Wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in eastern Washington
A wind-driven wildfire in eastern Washington prompted evacuations of thousands as it spread rapidly across northwest Spokane, burning over 4 square miles and threatening residential areas. The Old Trails Fire, fueled by high temperatures and strong winds, led to power shutoffs, structural losses, and a declared state of emergency by Gov. Bob Ferguson.