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Spokane County has restricted airspace around the Spokane Complex fires to unauthorized aircraft“The airspace surrounding the Spokane Complex fires is currently restricted to all unauthorized aircraft, including drones, to ensure the safety and effectiveness of aerial firefighting operations.”
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Spokane County has restricted airspace around the Spokane Complex fires to drones“The airspace surrounding the Spokane Complex fires is currently restricted to all unauthorized aircraft, including drones, to ensure the safety and effectiveness of aerial firefighting operations.”
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Spokane County has restricted airspace around the Spokane Complex fires as of August 5, 2026“The airspace surrounding the Spokane Complex fires is currently restricted to all unauthorized aircraft, including drones, to ensure the safety and effectiveness of aerial firefighting operations.”
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Spokane County has restricted airspace around the Spokane Complex fires to protect firefighting operations“The airspace surrounding the Spokane Complex fires is currently restricted to all unauthorized aircraft, including drones, to ensure the safety and effectiveness of aerial firefighting operations.”
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The Washington State Patrol reported that unauthorized drones caused aerial firefighting to halt at least once“On August 2, the system detected 26 unauthorized drones, followed by 13 additional unauthorized drones on August 3, causing aerial firefighting to stop at least once.”
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The Washington State Patrol reported that unauthorized drones caused aerial firefighting to halt on August 2-3“On August 2, the system detected 26 unauthorized drones, followed by 13 additional unauthorized drones on August 3, causing aerial firefighting to stop at least once.”
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26 drones were detected on August 2“On August 2, the system detected 26 unauthorized drones, followed by 13 additional unauthorized drones on August 3, causing aerial firefighting to stop at least once.”
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13 drones were detected on August 3“On August 2, the system detected 26 unauthorized drones, followed by 13 additional unauthorized drones on August 3, causing aerial firefighting to stop at least once.”
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State fire assistance was mobilized for the Autumn Fire“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Autumn Fire located in Spokane County, near Nine Mile Falls and Stevens County, near Suncrest.”
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The Autumn Fire started August 1 at 3:22 p.m.“The Autumn Fire started on August 1, 2026, at approximately 3:22 p.m.”
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The Autumn Fire started near Nine Mile Falls and SuncrestNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Autumn Fire started near MeadNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Fairview Fire started August 1“The Fairview Fire started on Aug”
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The Fairview Fire started near Mead“The Fairview Fire started on Aug”
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Both fires are burning in brush and grass“It is burning in brush and grass and is threatening homes, powerlines, and timber.”
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Both fires are threatening homes and powerlines“It is burning in brush and grass and is threatening homes, powerlines, and timber.”
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The Autumn Fire is estimated at 200 acres“This fire is estimated at 200 acres and growing.”
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State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are coordinating resource dispatch“State Fire Marshal’s Office personnel are en route and working remotely to coordinate the dispatch of resources.”
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The State Emergency Operations Center is at full activation“The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 1, full activation, to help coordinate state assistance for the Autumn Fire.”
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The FBI Counter UAS Task Force is monitoring the airspace“The FBI Counter UAS Task Force, including members of the King County Sheriff's Office, the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, the Seattle Police Department, and the Washington State Patrol, has deployed specialized equipment capable of detecting unauthorized drones operating within the 24 hour restricted airspace.”
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Drone operators are urged to check for TFRs before flying“Before flying, drone operators should always check for Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), No Drone Zones, and local ordinances.”
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Violations can result in civil or criminal penalties“Operating a drone without proper authorization in restricted airspace is both illegal and dangerous and may result in civil or criminal penalties.”