Spokane Valley Evacuation Levels Updated

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  Spokane Valley fire officials updated evacuation levels on August 9, 2026“Today, August 9, 2026, at approximately 1:30 pm, in consultation with the Spokane Complex Fire Incident Management Team (IMT) and our local partners, the Old Trails Road, Autumn Lane, and Fairview Fire Evacuation Levels have been updated due to the expiration of the Red Flag Warnings and continued successful firefighting operations.”
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  Evacuation levels were downgraded areas along Old Trails Road“EVACUATION LEVELS UPDATED – SPOKANE COMPLEX FIREWe Ask for the Public’s Patience as Firefighters Continue to Make ProgressToday, August 9, 2026, at approximately 1:30 pm, in consultation with the Spokane Complex Fire Incident Management Team (IMT) and our local partners, the Old Trails Road, Autumn Lane, and Fairview Fire Evacuation Levels have been updated due to the expiration of the Red Flag Warnings and continued successful firefighting operations.”
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  Evacuation levels were downgraded areas along Autumn Lane“the Old Trails Road, Autumn Lane, and Fairview Fire Evacuation Levels have been updated due to the expiration of the Red Flag Warnings and continued successful firefighting operations.”
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  Evacuation levels were downgraded areas along Fairview Fire“the Old Trails Road, Autumn Lane, and Fairview Fire Evacuation Levels have been updated due to the expiration of the Red Flag Warnings and continued successful firefighting operations.”
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  The downgrade was due to expired Red Flag Warnings“Today, August 9, 2026, at approximately 1:30 pm, in consultation with the Spokane Complex Fire Incident Management Team (IMT) and our local partners, the Old Trails Road, Autumn Lane, and Fairview Fire Evacuation Levels have been updated due to the expiration of the Red Flag Warnings and continued successful firefighting operations.”
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  The downgrade was due to successful firefighting operations“Today, August 9, 2026, at approximately 1:30 pm, in consultation with the Spokane Complex Fire Incident Management Team (IMT) and our local partners, the Old Trails Road, Autumn Lane, and Fairview Fire Evacuation Levels have been updated due to the expiration of the Red Flag Warnings and continued successful firefighting operations.”
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  The Spokane Complex Fire Incident Management Team (IMT) confirmed that Level 3 evacuations remain in effect“All Level 3 areas remain closed with no access.”
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  Level 3 evacuations remain in effect for areas near the fire's path“All Level 3 areas remain closed with no access.”
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  Mop-up and containment efforts continue“Thankfully, this weekend’s Red Flag Warnings have expired, and Spokane Complex Firefighting mop-up/containment efforts have progressed.”
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  Officials emphasized that these zones remain closed for safety“All Level 3 areas remain closed with no access.”
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  These zones remain closed for safety including for firefighters addressing hotspots“All Level 3 areas remain closed with no access. We understand the extreme anxiety and frustration of everyone who tragically lost their homes due to the catastrophic fires, or are still affected by these closures, but we continue to ask for your patience. The Level 3 Evacuation perimeter is needed for everyone’s safety, including the firefighters who continue suppression and damage assessment operations in these unsafe areas, ensuring hotspots, damaged utilities, and hazardous conditions/materials are addressed.”
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  These zones remain closed for safety including for firefighters addressing hazardous conditions“All Level 3 areas remain closed with no access. We understand the extreme anxiety and frustration of everyone who tragically lost their homes due to the catastrophic fires, or are still affected by these closures, but we continue to ask for your patience. The Level 3 Evacuation perimeter is needed for everyone’s safety, including the firefighters who continue suppression and damage assessment operations in these unsafe areas, ensuring hotspots, damaged utilities, and hazardous conditions/materials are addressed.”
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  Residents are urged to check the official evacuation map for current updates“Please stay alert and check the Official Evacuation Map for the most current and accurate Evacuation Level information.”
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  Residents are urged to remain cautious due to high fire risk across Spokane County“All of Spokane County remains at high risk for fire starts due to extremely dry vegetation, large amounts of fire fuels, and forecasted weather conditions, including extremely low humidity. Please be very careful and avoid any activity that could cause a spark or start a new fire.”
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  High fire risk across Spokane County is due to dry vegetation“All of Spokane County remains at high risk for fire starts due to extremely dry vegetation, large amounts of fire fuels, and forecasted weather conditions, including extremely low humidity.”
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  High fire risk across Spokane County is due to low humidity“We also remind everyone that all of Spokane County remains at high risk for fire starts due to extremely dry vegetation, large amounts of fire fuels, and forecasted weather conditions, including extremely low humidity.”