Spokane Complex Fire Forces 60,000 Evacuations, Destroys 600 Structures With Zero Containment

The Spokane Complex Fire has displaced 60,000 people and destroyed at least 600 structures in eastern Washington as of August 3, 2026, with zero containment. Mayor Lisa Brown called it the region's worst natural disaster. Senator Maria Cantwell warned the coming days remain challenging. The fire's cause is undetermined. Roughly 1,000 sq km have burned statewide.