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.
Seattle weather: Less wildfire haze on Friday
The good news will arrive on Friday, as much of the wildfire smoke will be pushed east of Western Washington, leading to significantly improved air quality.
The good news will arrive on Friday, as much of the wildfire smoke will be pushed east of Western Washington, leading to significantly improved air quality.
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.
Seattle weather: Smoky skies and hot temperatures
Seattle weather: Smoky skies and hot temperatures
Seattle weather: Smoky skies and hot temperatures
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
Outdoor Report for Thursday, Aug. 6
Outdoor Report for Thursday, Aug. 6
Outdoor Report 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.
Seattle weather: Hot and hazy weather continues for western Washington
The Heat Advisory remains in effect for western Washington through 10pm Thursday.
The Heat Advisory remains in effect for western Washington through 10pm Thursday.
Seattle weather: One more hazy day
FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Claire Anderson has your latest western Washington weather forecast.
FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Claire Anderson has your latest western Washington weather forecast.
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.
Wildfire smoke in Leavenworth, WA pushes air quality indicators off the charts
Suffocating smoke from active wildfires east of the Cascades has pushed air quality in Leavenworth far past traditional index maximums.
Suffocating smoke from active wildfires east of the Cascades has pushed air quality in Leavenworth far past traditional index maximums.
Major wildfires burning across Washington state
Several large fires, including some over 100,000 acres, are still burning across Washington state, and dangerous weather conditions aren't helping the situation.
Several large fires, including some over 100,000 acres, are still burning across Washington state, and dangerous weather conditions aren't helping the situation.