Spokane Valley Fires Containment Remains at 0%

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  Firefighters made gains on the Old Trails and Fairview fires Sunday“Cooler temperatures, higher humidities and thick smoke over the fire area on Sunday allowed firefighters to make significant gains on the Old Trails fire and Fairview fire.”
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  Firefighters made gains on the Old Trails and Fairview fires due to cooler temperatures“Cooler temperatures, higher humidities and thick smoke over the fire area on Sunday allowed firefighters to make significant gains on the Old Trails fire and Fairview fire.”
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  Firefighters made gains on the Old Trails and Fairview fires due to higher humidity“Cooler temperatures, higher humidities and thick smoke over the fire area on Sunday allowed firefighters to make significant gains on the Old Trails fire and Fairview fire.”
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  The Spokane Area Fires remain at 0% containment“Percent contained: 0%”
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  The Spokane Complex Fire Incident Management Team (IMT) reported the Spokane Area Fires remain at 0% containment“Percent contained: 0%”
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  The fires began August 1“Start Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026”
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  The fires now cover 8,026 acres“Size in acres: 8,026 total acres”
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  The fires cover 8,026 acres across Spokane and Stevens counties“Size in acres: 8,026 total acres”
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  The fires have impacted an unconfirmed minimum of 600 structures“Numerous structures have been affected by the Spokane Area Fires with an unconfirmed estimate of at least 600 structures impacted throughout the fire area.”
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  A temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in effect over the fire area“A temporary flight restriction (TFR) remains in place over the Spokane Area Fires.”
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  26 unauthorized drone incursions were reported yesterday“Yesterday, there were 26 reported UAS incursions into the fire area.”
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  Fire officials warned that unauthorized drone incursions could force suspension of aerial firefighting operations“Yesterday, there were 26 reported UAS incursions into the fire area. These incursions significantly impact fire operations as aircraft managers could suspend aerial firefighting suppression operations which jeopardize firefighting crews and the public.”
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  Evacuation shelters are open at the Spokane Convention Center“An evacuation shelter is open for those affected by the Old Trails Fire at the SpokaneConvention Center. It is located at 334 W. Spokane Falls Boulevard in Spokane, Washington.”
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  Evacuation shelters are open at Northwood Middle School“For those affected and/or displaced by the Fairview Fire, an evacuation center has beenestablished at Northwood Middle School.”
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  Additional facilities are open at the Spokane County FairgroundsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Additional facilities are open at Jenkins High SchoolNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.