Spokane WA Wildfires Destroy More Than 600 Structures 8/2/26

[raybrag]

More than 100 homes destroyed in the City of Spokane proper in the last 2 days by the worst wildfire in Washington history.



Map above shows fire coverage area as of noon EDT Aug 2.

https://www.krem.com/

https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/02/us/live-news/spokane-washington-wildfire-old-trails-hnk

 

[grumpy grizzly]

More than 100 homes destroyed in the City of Spokane proper in the last 2 days by the worst wildfire in Washington history.

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Map above shows fire coverage area as of noon EDT Aug 2.

https://www.krem.com/

https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/02/us/live-news/spokane-washington-wildfire-old-trails-hnk

I hope we are not looking at another LA in terms of homes lost. Prayers for all involved. Watching a news conference on CNN, it does not look good.

 

[raybrag]

https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/03/us/live-news/spokane-washington-wildfires

 

[grumpy grizzly]

CNN is reporting an arson-related arrest. Caught with water-proof matches and a butane lighter.

 

[80sQueensbuff]

CNN is reporting an arson-related arrest. Caught with water-proof matches and a butane lighter.

What punishment could possibly be enough for such an act?