SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — Firefighters are working to control several fires in the Spokane area. Thousands are being evacuated and over 600 structures have been destroyed.
The Spokane Complex Fire is currently comprised of three fires:
The Old Trails Fire, which has burned 3,509 acres
The Fairview Fire, which has burned 981 acres
The Autumn Lane Fire, which has burned 900 acres
As of Sunday morning, the fires remain uncontained.
The cause is under investigation.
No word on any injuries or deaths at this time.
Governor Bob Ferguson is heading to Spokane to meet with first responders. He declared a statewide emergency due to extreme fire danger.
“My thoughts are with the first responders and all those under evacuation tonight,” he shared Saturday evening. “If you are in the area, please continue to be vigilant and follow directions of emergency personnel.”
Evacuations
There are several Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuations for the fires. To view the most up-to-date evacuations for homes and businesses in Spokane County, click here. The map is updated every five minutes.
Shelters
An evacuation shelter is open for those affected by the Old Trails Fire at the Spokane Convention Center. Parking is free, and pets are welcome.
An evacuation center has been established at Northwood Middle School for those displaced by the Fairview Fire.
An animal shelter is open at the Spokane County Fairgrounds. The Fairgrounds has its RV grounds open as well for those with evacuated animals.
There is a Red Cross Shelter is in Chewelah at Jenkins High School for evacuations in south Stevens County.