Spokane Complex Fire forces evacuations, damages hundreds of structures

Spokane Complex Fire evacuations Aaron Farinacci drone interference structures destroyed

The Spokane Complex Fire, comprising the Old Trails, Autumn Lane and Fairview blazes, has burned more than 10,000 acres on the northern fringe of Spokane, Washington. Containment stands at about 13 % for Old Trails and Autumn Lane and 5 % for Fairview, while firefighters continue aggressive mop‑up and line‑building.

Roughly 60,000‑67,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate, and nearly 850 structures have been damaged or destroyed. No deaths have been reported. About 1,500 firefighters from two dozen U.S. states, plus crews from Australia and New Zealand, are on the ground, working 16‑hour shifts. Drones entered the restricted airspace, temporarily grounding aerial crews.

Local resident Aaron Farinacci was arrested and charged with arson in connection with one of the three fires. Officials warn that hot, dry weather and strong winds could worsen conditions, keeping the fire a top national firefighting priority.

Entities: Aaron Farinacci · Autumn Lane Fire · Benjamin Cossel · Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation · Fairview Fire · Kaiser Canyon Fire · Old Trails Fire · Paradise Fire · Spokane Complex Fire · Spokane County · Spokane Tribe of Indians · Tom Stokesberry

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[● 14 SOURCES] No deaths have been reported from the Spokane fires. (existing)
[● 14 SOURCES] More than 600 structures were damaged or destroyed by the Spokane fires. (existing)
[● 14 SOURCES] Approximately 60,000‑67,000 people were evacuated from the Spokane area. (existing)
[● 14 SOURCES] Aaron Farinacci was arrested and charged with arson for one of the Spokane-area fires. (existing)
[● 14 SOURCES] Old Trails and Autumn Lane fires were each about 13 % contained, Fairview fire about 5 % contained. (existing)
[● 14 SOURCES] Drones entered restricted airspace, forcing aerial firefighting crews to land temporarily. (existing)
[● 14 SOURCES] More than 1,500 firefighters from about two dozen U.S. states, plus crews from Australia and New Zealand, are fighting the Spokane fires. (existing)
[● 14 SOURCES] The Spokane Complex Fire burned more than 10,000 acres. (existing)
[● 6 SOURCES] Aaron Farinacci was arrested and charged with arson in connection with one of the Spokane fires. (Reuters reports)
[● 2 SOURCES] Old Trails and Autumn Lane fires were each 13% contained, Fairview fire was 5% contained. (US News and Reuters reports)
[● 6 SOURCES] The Spokane Complex Fire has burned more than 10,000 acres. (multiple Reuters and US News reports)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The fire has destroyed or damaged more than 600 structures. (US News article)