Spokane River
Coverage of Spokane River in the Nexus archive.
- Wildfire veterans fear federal tactics, extreme fires could put crews at risk
Wildfire veterans warn that aggressive federal fire suppression tactics and extreme wildfire conditions are endangering crews. A fast-moving blaze in Spokane, Washington, destroyed over 600 structures and displaced 60,000 residents, with officials questioning the effectiveness of 'full suppression' strategies.
- Wildfire veterans fear federal tactics, extreme fires could put crews at risk
Wildfire veterans warn that aggressive federal fire suppression tactics under the Trump administration, combined with extreme wildfires, could endanger crews. A fast-moving fire in Spokane destroyed over 600 structures and displaced 60,000 residents, raising concerns about the risks of rapid suppression strategies.
- Wildfire veterans fear federal tactics, extreme fires could put crews at risk
Wildfire veterans express concern that aggressive federal fire suppression tactics, combined with extreme wildfires, could endanger crews. The recent Spokane fire, which destroyed over 600 structures and displaced 60,000 residents, highlights the risks of rapid, wind-driven blazes.
- 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.
- Thousands evacuate in Spokane as wildfire crosses river into city
A wildfire crossed the Spokane River on Saturday afternoon, burning homes and forcing thousands to evacuate as it spread into the Indian Trail neighborhood.
- 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.