BODY CAM: Watch the first moments police responded to the rapidly-growing Spokane fires
Newly released body camera footage shows the early stages of the Spokane Complex wildfires and police’s early response to those fires.
Wildfire season in Washington usually begins in early July and typically culminates in early October. This year, a quarter of a million acres have already burned.
Spokane Area Fires
Three fires are actively wreaking havoc in the Spokane area. Collectively, they've destroyed over 700 buildings, burned more than 10,000 acres and forced over 67,000 people from their homes.
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Evacuations
Fires are unpredictable, and conditions can rapidly change. Click here
for the most up-to-date evacuation orders for Spokane County.
How you can help
Thousands of people have lost everything in the fires and others won't know what burned until evacuations have been lifted. Click here to find ways you can help those impacted by these devastating fires.
Resources
What to include in your to go-bag for wildfires
In the event that you need to evacuate for a wildfire, it’s important to already have something packed so you can just grab it and go.
How to sign up for emergency alerts in WA
In the event of an emergency – time is of the essence. Have you signed up to get emergency alerts sent directly to your phone?
Know the six P’s of preparedness to evacuate during a wildfire
If a wildfire threatens your area, evacuate immediately if ordered to do so. If time permits, the Department of Natural Resources’ Wildfire Evacuation Plan recommends you have the “six P’s” ready in case of fire emergency.
What do level 1, 2 and 3 evacuations mean for WA wildfires?
When there’s a wildfire, emergency officials often issue ‘Level 1, 2 or 3’ evacuation orders. Do you know what these mean?
How wildfires start and how to prevent them
Three things are needed for wildfires to spread: dry fuel, oxygen, and a heat source.
