Firefighters ride out Old Trails inferno in Spokane neighborhood: ‘We make our stand here’
Bob Loomis saw smoke in the distance early on the afternoon of Aug. 1. His inner alarm remained muted.
Today's Headlines
‘It’s everybody that’s under this cloud of smoke’: The mental health impact of the Spokane Complex fires
Cool Critters: They survived asteroids, but Spokane’s wildfires may put this common, showy dragonfly in distress
‘It was like heaven’: Historic Spokane Rifle Club among 900 structures razed in Spokane complex fires
Summer Stories 2026: ‘The Big Race’
I was one of the first reporters on Spokane’s devastating Old Trails fire. This is what I saw
Gonzaga baseball great, Padres pitcher Alek Jacob loses family home in Old Trails fire
EWU, Gonzaga house community members affected by fires in dorms
Jasmin moves into first in 3rd District race; STA tax proposal still ahead
Wildfire Coverage
2026 Wildfire Season
Complete coverage of the Old Trails, Fairview, and Autumn Lane fires
More Coverage
- More than 1,500 personnel prep for 'most critical two days' of Spokane Complex fires
- 'The show must go on': Spokane actors flee fire on stage and off in 'Trail to Oregon' musical
- Feeding Spokane: The restaurants, organizations and places helping feed those displaced by Spokane Complex fires
- Residents frustrated with evacuation zones as concern grows over weekend forecast
- Body camera footage shows how police quickly found the man they believe started Spokane's most devasting fire
- Ferguson invites Trump to tour damage caused by Eastern Washington wildfires
- 'One of the most catastrophic events I've seen': Insurance deploys agents for Spokane fire damage claims
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