Washington state declares state of emergency as wildfires scorch thousands of acres in Spokane
Washington, August 2
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide state of emergency and burn ban Saturday morning as an unprecedented wildfire crisis gripped the region, with active blazes scorching nearly 3,000 acres. According to CNN, the emergency declarations followed a historic decision by the National Weather Service, which issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning across Central and Eastern Washington. Marking the first time such an alert has been invoked in the state, officials warned of severe fire weather driven by historically strong winds and low humidity.
| Incident date | August 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Affected area | Unknown |
| Event type | Smoke Warning |
| Verification | Reported |
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