Old Trails Fire

Firefighters have established containment lines around three wildfires near Spokane, Washington, which have displaced 67,000 people and destroyed 850 buildings. One fire was deliberately set by an arrested individual, while the other two were human-caused but not necessarily intentional. Evacuations will remain in effect due to worsening weather conditions, with residents uncertain when they can return.

Firefighters have established containment lines around wildfires in Spokane, Washington, which have displaced 67,000 people and destroyed 850 buildings. Cooler weather initially aided efforts, but hotter, drier conditions are expected to return. One fire was deliberately set by an arrested man, while the causes of the other two remain under investigation.

Firefighters have established containment lines around three wildfires near Spokane, Washington, which were caused by arson and other human factors, destroying 850 buildings and displacing 67,000 people. Evacuations remain in effect for many as hot, dry weather threatens progress, though some residents have been allowed to return. The fires include the arson-caused Old Trails Fire and the Autumn Lane and Fairview fires, which started independently.

A 37-year-old man accused of starting a massive wildfire in Washington state that displaced 60,000 people was previously convicted of killing his father in Arizona nearly 14 years ago. Aaron F. Farinacci was arrested on August 2, one day after the Old Trails Fire began.

The Old Trails fire destroyed 700 structures. Spokane residents are returning to the burned areas to assess the remaining damage.

A wildfire in the Spokane area burned down homes in a residential neighborhood but spared certain parts of the area. The fire, part of multiple wildfires in the region, caused significant damage to properties.

Aaron Farinacci is charged with first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of several burning in the Spokane area.

Aaron F. Farinacci is accused of setting the Old Trails Fire in Washington, which has destroyed hundreds of buildings and forced over 67,000 evacuations. Court records show he previously faced first-degree murder charges in Arizona in 2010 before pleading guilty to reduced manslaughter charges in 2012.

A 37-year-old man was arrested for first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington, which has destroyed 700 buildings and forced 67,000 evacuations. The wildfires remain uncontained, and the suspect has a prior felony conviction in Arizona.

Aaron Farinacci is charged with first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of several fires in the Spokane area.

A man in Washington state was charged with first-degree arson for starting the Old Trails fire, the largest of three wildfires that have burned 4,000 acres and displaced thousands. The suspect, Aaron F Farinacci, had a prior conviction for reportedly shooting his father in Arizona after being told to do dishes.

A Washington state man was arrested and charged with first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires that forced over 67,000 residents to evacuate and destroyed at least 700 buildings. The fires remain uncontained, with the Old Trails Fire burning 3,509 acres.

A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested and charged with first-degree arson for starting one of three wildfires that have destroyed 700 buildings and forced 67,000 evacuations. The fires remain uncontained, with some residents returning to find their homes completely destroyed.

A Washington man was arrested on a first-degree arson charge for starting the Old Trails Fire, one of several wildfires that destroyed hundreds of structures and forced tens of thousands to evacuate Spokane. Authorities linked the suspect to the Old Trails Fire but not to two other major fires in the area. The arrest followed citizen tips and investigations by local and state agencies.

A man was arrested on suspicion of arson related to the Old Trails fire in Spokane, Washington, which caused significant destruction.

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.

A man was arrested in Spokane, Washington, for setting a wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes. He was identified via a tip and found with incendiary tools, and has a prior felony conviction in Arizona.

A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested and charged with first-degree arson for starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires that destroyed over 700 buildings and displaced 67,000 people. A community tip led authorities to the suspect, who was later detained with matches and a lighter, though his prior felony conviction in Arizona was noted.

A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested and charged with first-degree arson for setting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires that destroyed 700 buildings and displaced 67,000 people. A community tip led authorities to the suspect, who was later found with matches and a lighter, and some residents are returning to find their homes destroyed.

The US northwest is battling wildfires following the destruction of Spokane neighborhoods by the Old Trails Fire. A man was observed walking through an incinerated area in Spokane, Washington, on August 3, 2026.

Wildfires burned through Spokane neighborhoods in August 2026, destroying homes, vehicles, and infrastructure. Images show charred vehicles, melted metal, and burned-out houses in areas like the Balboa neighborhood and West Tiffany Avenue.

Wildfires in eastern Washington have destroyed 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes, with no deaths reported. The fires, including the Old Trails Fire, Fairview Fire, and Meadowview Fire, are part of a larger wave of wildfires across the western U.S., exacerbated by high winds and dry conditions. Lightning caused the fires in Idaho and Oregon, which threaten 600 homes and 800 other structures.

Wildfires in eastern Washington have destroyed 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes near Spokane. The fires, part of a broader wave of western U.S. wildfires, are fueled by high winds and dry conditions. Authorities report no deaths, but fires in Idaho and Oregon threaten over 1,400 structures.

Wildfires in eastern Washington have destroyed 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes, with no reported deaths. The fires, exacerbated by dry weather and strong winds, are among dozens across the western U.S., including a major blaze in Idaho and Oregon threatening 600 homes. Authorities warn of continued challenges due to high temperatures and unfavorable conditions.

Three wildfires, part of the Spokane Complex, are burning in Spokane, with the largest being the Old Trails fire in the northwest area. The fires have prompted evacuations and destroyed hundreds of structures.

Wildfires in eastern Washington have destroyed 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes near Spokane. The Old Trails Fire, Fairview Fire, and Meadowview Fire remain uncontained, burning over 8.2 square miles. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency as strong winds and challenging terrain hinder firefighting efforts.

Wildfires in eastern Washington have destroyed 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes near Spokane. The fires, including Old Trails Fire, Fairview Fire, and Meadowview Fire, have burned 8.2 square miles and are exacerbated by strong winds and challenging terrain. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency as federal and local agencies struggle to contain the blazes.

Wildfires in eastern Washington have destroyed 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes, burning over 8.2 square miles near Spokane. The fires, named Old Trails, Fairview, and Meadowview, are exacerbated by strong winds and challenging terrain, prompting a state of emergency and a red flag weather alert.

Wildfires in eastern Washington have destroyed 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes near Spokane. The fires, exacerbated by strong winds and challenging terrain, remain uncontained despite federal and state emergency declarations. No deaths have been reported, but air quality warnings and shelter operations are in place.

A fast-moving wildfire called the Old Trails Fire ignited around noon on Saturday in Washington state, burning brush and grass and spreading toward residential areas, prompting evacuations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wildfires in Spokane, Wash., have forced thousands to evacuate due to the Old Trails fire. The fire was visible from the Centennial Trail near West College Ave.