Eastern Washington Wildfire Outbreak August 2026
A widespread wildfire outbreak across Eastern Washington escalated into a major wildland–urban interface disaster on August 1, when the Old Trails, Autumn Lane, and Fairview fires swept into communities around Spokane.
Approximately 64,000 people were ordered to evacuate, with some reporting placing the peak near 67,000, and hundreds of homes, businesses, and other buildings were destroyed. No fire-related deaths or major injuries have been confirmed, although damage assessments remain preliminary and there are reports of people missing.
As of August 5, the three Spokane-area fires had burned a combined 10,546 acres and remained 0% contained. Federal fire officials list 707 structures lost but officials have not yet released a confirmed residential-home-only total.
Reported structures lost:
570 at Old Trails
80 at Autumn Lane
57 at Fairview
The broader Eastern Washington outbreak remains active, including the Kaiser Canyon Fire at 136,713 acres and 48% containment, Sinlahekin at 117,078 acres and 9%, Little Giant at 70,853 acres and 0%, Modrite at 51,836 acres and 35%, and Bradeen Hill at 4,367 acres and 42%.
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Explore organizations serving in response to this disaster. The map and list show the same filtered response activity, including locations, services, dates, and links to learn more. Services and volunteer opportunities may change, so please contact each organization directly to confirm current availability.
CitiIMPACT Ministries
CitiIMPACT is working with existing church partners in the area and and plans to provide resources throughout the recovery process. See website for support and volunteer details.
Foursquare Disaster Relief
Foursquare Disaster Relief is assessing the fires in Eastern Washington and is connecting with churches in the area. Foursquare has approximately 15–16 churches in the Spokane area who are working to serve the local communities. Thanks to partner organizations and the FourSquare family for continued support. See website for support and volunteer details.
Convoy of Hope
Convoy of Hope is supporting those impacted by the devastating fires in Eastern Washington and is sending resources to support the relief efforts. See website for support and volunteer details.
Crisis Response International
Bringing critical resources, hope, and support for homeowners. Join the mission, or give today. Must be a trained CRI Responder to deploy with our teams. Trained CRI responders can click the "Deployment Registration" button below. Local residents who want to volunteer can click "Local Day Volunteers" below. If you are not a trained CRI responder or are a local resident, you will be turned away. See website for support and volunteer details.
Mercy Chefs
Mercy Chefs is serving hot meals at Lakeside High School to communities impacted by Autumn Lane Fire near Nine Miles Falls, northwest of Spokane. See website for support and volunteer details.
Samaritan's Purse
Volunteers will assist homeowners affected by recent wildfires and will help in Jesus' Name with tree work, content recovery, debris cleanup, and sifting. There will be opportunities for overnight and day volunteers. No skills are necessary prior to serving. Volunteers will be led and instructed by experienced team leads. See website for support and volunteer details.
Samaritan's Purse
Samaritan's Purse is set up with volunteer opportunities available in Spokane, WA. Each volunteer session must be 1-2 weeks long, with arrivals only on Sundays or Wednesdays. Orientation will take place at 7:30am only. Volunteers must be able to work a full day, ending at 4:30pm. *Please note for this location a Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to discuss availability and scheduling; requested dates are not guaranteed until scheduled. Please do not make any travel arrangements until your trip has been confirmed. Volunteers will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), provided by Samaritan's Purse, that includes a Tyvek suit, N-95 Mask, goggles and gloves. It is recommended that volunteers be free of facial hair, for best fit, when wearing an N-95 mask. See website for support and volunteer details.
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