Courtney James

A wind-driven wildfire, the Old Trails Fire, caused evacuations in eastern Washington after spreading rapidly due to high temperatures and strong winds. The fire crossed the Spokane River, burned 4 square miles, and led to power shutoffs and a state of emergency declaration by Gov. Bob Ferguson.

A wind-driven wildfire, the Old Trails Fire, caused evacuations in northwest Spokane, Washington, burning over 4 square miles and threatening residential areas. Strong winds and high temperatures accelerated the blaze, which jumped the Spokane River, destroyed structures, and prompted a state of emergency declared by Gov. Bob Ferguson.

A wind-driven wildfire in eastern Washington prompted evacuations of thousands as it spread rapidly across northwest Spokane, burning over 4 square miles and threatening residential areas. The Old Trails Fire, fueled by high temperatures and strong winds, led to power shutoffs, structural losses, and a declared state of emergency by Gov. Bob Ferguson.