Thousands of firefighters battling wildfires in Spokane
2,000 firefighters from across the country are in Spokane, coming from more than 175 different departments, all calling the Spokane County Campgrounds their temporary home.
2,000 firefighters from across the country are in Spokane, coming from more than 175 different departments, all calling the Spokane County Campgrounds their temporary home.
Here's when the wildfire smoke will clear in Seattle
FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists are addressing your wildfire smoke questions and concerns, including when it's expected to clear out.
FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists are addressing your wildfire smoke questions and concerns, including when it's expected to clear out.
Here's where fires in Washington state are burning
The latest information on active and fully contained wildfires burning in Washington state.
The latest information on active and fully contained wildfires burning in Washington state.
Community rallies to help Spokane wildfire victims and their animals
FOX 13 Seattle's AJ Janavel reports from Spokane, shining light on community efforts to bring relief to animals that need care while their owners focus on their evacuation efforts. Jill, who AJ interviews, describes their work as a "hotel for animals," emphasizing their priority to keep the animals safe and calm.
FOX 13 Seattle's AJ Janavel reports from Spokane, shining light on community efforts to bring relief to animals that need care while their owners focus on their evacuation efforts. Jill, who AJ interviews, describes their work as a "hotel for animals," emphasizing their priority to keep the animals safe and calm.
Updates on the Spokane wildfires, community frustration
Here's a Friday morning update on the Spokane wildfires and their levels of containment, along with insight from Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels about the frustration some Spokane residents are feeling along the lines of evacuation levels and when they can return to their homes.
Here's a Friday morning update on the Spokane wildfires and their levels of containment, along with insight from Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels about the frustration some Spokane residents are feeling along the lines of evacuation levels and when they can return to their homes.
Crews head out to fight Spokane wildfires
FOX 13's AJ Janavel is live in Spokane as firefighters prepare for another grueling day battling three major blazes that are still forcing evacuations in the region.
FOX 13's AJ Janavel is live in Spokane as firefighters prepare for another grueling day battling three major blazes that are still forcing evacuations in the region.
Seattle summer camps forced to pivot due to smoke and heat
Wildfire smoke and extreme heat are forcing families and summer camps across the Greater Seattle Area to alter their plans. FOX 13 Seattle's Franque Thompson is in West Seattle with more.
Wildfire smoke and extreme heat are forcing families and summer camps across the Greater Seattle Area to alter their plans. FOX 13 Seattle's Franque Thompson is in West Seattle with more.
Spokane wildfire victims reflect on devastation
Hundreds of homes and businesses have been lost to the wildfires in Spokane. FOX 13 Seattle talked to victims to hear their stories about the devastation and loss.
Hundreds of homes and businesses have been lost to the wildfires in Spokane. FOX 13 Seattle talked to victims to hear their stories about the devastation and loss.
Neighbors face uncertainty amid Spokane, WA wildfires
Over 60,000 people were forced to flee their homes in Spokane after wildfires raged through Eastern Washington. Days later, many are still waiting for the 'OK' to return home. FOX 13 Seattle's AJ Janavel is in Spokane with the latest.
Over 60,000 people were forced to flee their homes in Spokane after wildfires raged through Eastern Washington. Days later, many are still waiting for the 'OK' to return home. FOX 13 Seattle's AJ Janavel is in Spokane with the latest.
Local businesses donate to WA wildfire victims
Donations collected for people impacted by wildfires burning in Spokane are now making their way to those in need. FOX 13 Seattle's Shawn Chitnis has more from Stoup Brewing in Ballard, and how they are donating supplies like nonperishable food and hygiene items to residents impacted by the devastation.
Donations collected for people impacted by wildfires burning in Spokane are now making their way to those in need. FOX 13 Seattle's Shawn Chitnis has more from Stoup Brewing in Ballard, and how they are donating supplies like nonperishable food and hygiene items to residents impacted by the devastation.
Old Trails arson suspect allegedly planned fire in advance
Aaron Farinacci, the arson suspect who allegedly started the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, told police he had planned setting the fire in advance by researching a serial arsonist, and monitoring weather conditions. Farinacci also told police he allegedly started 25 fires in the area, since July 2025.
Aaron Farinacci, the arson suspect who allegedly started the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, told police he had planned setting the fire in advance by researching a serial arsonist, and monitoring weather conditions. Farinacci also told police he allegedly started 25 fires in the area, since July 2025.
Man credited with finding, reporting Spokane wildfire arson suspect
Paul Child, 64, has been credited with leading police to Aaron Farinacci, who is the man accused of starting one of the major wildfires which have devastated Spokane.
Paul Child, 64, has been credited with leading police to Aaron Farinacci, who is the man accused of starting one of the major wildfires which have devastated Spokane.
Does wildfire smoke make people sick?
Wildfire smoke contains toxins that can contribute to a variety of health risks in people.
Wildfire smoke contains toxins that can contribute to a variety of health risks in people.
Spokane, WA fires arson suspect ‘planned for weeks’, court docs say
The man accused of starting one of the major wildfires which have devastated Spokane that he had planned the arson for weeks, according to new charging docs obtained by FOX 13 Seattle.
The man accused of starting one of the major wildfires which have devastated Spokane that he had planned the arson for weeks, according to new charging docs obtained by FOX 13 Seattle.
Relief team offers home cleanup in Spokane fire zone
Humanitarian organization CORE has arrived in Spokane to help residents create defensible space around their property before wildfire flames approach. Teams are clearing yard debris to prevent flying embers from catching fire and distributing air purifiers to combat heavy smoke.
Humanitarian organization CORE has arrived in Spokane to help residents create defensible space around their property before wildfire flames approach. Teams are clearing yard debris to prevent flying embers from catching fire and distributing air purifiers to combat heavy smoke.
WA air quality and wildfire smoke forecast for Thursday, Aug. 6
WA air quality and wildfire smoke forecast for Thursday, Aug. 6
WA air quality and wildfire smoke forecast for Thursday, Aug. 6
Western WA businesses donating to wildfire victims on the eastside
Local businesses in western Washington are helping their neighbors east of the Cascades by bringing in donations for those impacted by devastating wildfires.
Local businesses in western Washington are helping their neighbors east of the Cascades by bringing in donations for those impacted by devastating wildfires.
LIVE: Spokane fire update, containment status, evacuations and latest maps
Multiple wildfires in the Spokane region are still forcing thousands to evacuate, and firefighters are now making progress on containment.
Multiple wildfires in the Spokane region are still forcing thousands to evacuate, and firefighters are now making progress on containment.
When will the wildfire smoke clear out of western WA?
Multiple wildfires burning in Washington state pushed their smoke into the Puget Sound area this week, but relief from the bad air quality could be coming sooner than you think.
Multiple wildfires burning in Washington state pushed their smoke into the Puget Sound area this week, but relief from the bad air quality could be coming sooner than you think.
Families lose everything from Spokane wildfires
An estimated 700 homes were lost in the Spokane Complex Fires, causing devastating damage and leaving many families wondering if their homes survived the fires.
An estimated 700 homes were lost in the Spokane Complex Fires, causing devastating damage and leaving many families wondering if their homes survived the fires.