Lake Spokane Fire (2025-07-20)

2,506 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Cheney, Washington, United States
InciWeb page: WAWAS Lake Spokane Fire Status: Inactive Size: 2,506 acre Contained: 100%

Lake Spokane Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Lake Spokane Fire Fire Growth History
Lake Spokane Fire Containment History

Lake Spokane Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 31, 2025 Other
Lake Spokane Campground reopens to public after fire closure. Washington DNR assumes full command of incident at 7:00 PM with professional firefighters continuing patrol and monitoring operations.
Sources: NWCC :: Home (2025-07-30) Lake Spokane Fire now over 100% contained, evacuations hold | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-27)
Jul 30, 2025 Other
Lake Spokane Fire reaches 100% containment at 2,506 acres. Fire is declared fully contained with final update issued. Washington DNR assumes command from Northwest Team 2 at 7:00 PM for continued monitoring and patrol status.
Sources: Wawas Lake Spokane Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-07-30) NWCC :: Home (2025-07-30) Lake Spokane fire burns 2,500+ acres and is now 100% contained in Stevens County (2025-07-30)
Jul 30, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Level 1 and Level 2 evacuations remain in effect despite 100% containment. Stevens County Emergency Management maintains evacuation orders due to fire hazards including fire-weakened trees, unstable ground, and ash pits within fire perimeter.
Sources: NWCC :: Home (2025-07-30) Lake Spokane fire burns 2,500+ acres and is now 100% contained in Stevens County (2025-07-30)
Jul 30, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Level 2 (Be Set) evacuations maintained within the fire perimeter despite 100% containment. Officials warn of dangerous hazards including fire-weakened trees, unstable ground, and ash pits throughout the burned area.
Sources: Lake Spokane fire burns 2,500+ acres and is now 100% contained in Stevens County (2025-07-30) NWCC :: Home (2025-07-30)
Jul 27, 2025 Other
Fire reaches over 50% containment at 2,550 acres with evacuation levels continuing as determined on July 26. Crews focus on mop-up operations and repairs along containment lines.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire now over 100% contained, evacuations hold | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-27) Lake Spokane Fire now over 50% contained, evacuations hold | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-27)
Jul 26, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Areas previously under Level 2 evacuations downgraded to Level 1 (Be Ready) status from Happy Hills Road to Rail Canyon area as firefighting progress continues.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire evacuation levels lowered as blaze grows to 2,556 acres, reaches 38% containment | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-26) Lake Spokane Fire now over 100% contained, evacuations hold | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-27)
Jul 26, 2025 Evacuation level 2
All evacuation levels reduced across the fire area. Level 3 evacuations downgraded to Level 2 (Be Set), and Level 2 areas reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready) from Happy Hills Road to Rail Canyon. Fire grows to 2,556 acres with 38% containment.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire evacuation levels lowered as blaze grows to 2,556 acres, reaches 38% containment | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-26) Lake Spokane Fire now over 100% contained, evacuations hold | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-27)
Jul 23, 2025 Other
Fire stabilizes at approximately 2,339 acres with 16% containment. Crews work on connecting fire lines around perimeter using hand lines and dozer lines. Level 2 and 3 evacuations continue with ongoing assessment.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,400 acres, Highway 291 remains open | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-23) Lake Spokane Fire Active Wildfire (2025-07-25)
Jul 21, 2025 Other
Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,331 acres with only 1% containment. Level 2 and 3 evacuations remain in effect as fire is investigated as human-caused. DNR crews monitor fire burning to edge of Highway 291.
Sources: Lake Spokane fire expands to 2,331 acres, investigated as human caused (2025-07-21) Lake Spokane Fire Sees Rapid Expansion | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com (2025-07-23)
Jul 20, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Level 2 'Be Set' evacuations expanded to additional areas around Ford and surrounding communities. Fire continues burning over 2,000 acres with structures threatened and Highway 291 closed to through traffic.
Sources: Smoke 'thick as pea soup': Lake Spokane fire grows to more than 2,000 acres (2025-07-20) Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations ordered in Happy Hills area | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-20)
Jul 20, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations expanded to Happy Hills area as Lake Spokane Fire grows to over 2,000 acres overnight. Red Cross shelter opened at Lakeside High School for evacuated residents.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations ordered in Happy Hills area | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-20) Smoke 'thick as pea soup': Lake Spokane fire grows to more than 2,000 acres (2025-07-20)
Jul 19, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations ordered for areas north of Highway 291 from Red Lake east to Carey Road and Corkscrew Canyon Road due to dangerous wildfire conditions. Fire spreads rapidly between Tum Tum and Corkscrew Canyon.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire Sees Rapid Expansion | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com (2025-07-23) Lake Spokane Fire prompts evacuations west of Red Lake area | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-19)
Jul 19, 2025 Road closure
Highway 291 fully closed near milepost 28.38 in Corkscrew Canyon Road area due to high traffic volume and fire burning on both sides of road. Closure begins at 3:43 p.m.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire prompts evacuations west of Red Lake area | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-19) Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations ordered in Happy Hills area | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-20)
Jul 19, 2025 State of emergency
State fire assistance mobilized at 5:30 p.m. under Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan. State Emergency Operations Center activated to Level 2 to coordinate assistance for Lake Spokane Fire.
Sources: State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Lake Spokane Fire - Washington State Patrol (2025-07-23) Lake Spokane Fire Sees Rapid Expansion | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com (2025-07-23)
Jul 19, 2025 Other
Lake Spokane Fire starts near Lake Spokane Campground at 3:18 p.m. Initial report of 2-3 acre vegetation fire along Highway 291 spreads rapidly, jumping highway to the north.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire Sees Rapid Expansion | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com (2025-07-23) State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Lake Spokane Fire - Washington State Patrol (2025-07-23)

Lake Spokane Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 27, 2025 Other
Fire reaches over 50% containment at 2,550 acres with evacuation levels continuing as determined on July 26. Crews focus on mop-up operations and repairs along containment lines.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire now over 50% contained, evacuations hold | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-27) Lake Spokane Fire now over 50% contained, evacuations hold | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-27) Lake Spokane Fire Update July 27, 2025 | News | bigcountrynewsconnection.com (2025-07-27)
Jul 26, 2025 Evacuation level 2
All evacuation levels reduced across the fire area. Level 3 evacuations downgraded to Level 2 (Be Set), and Level 2 areas reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready) from Happy Hills Road to Rail Canyon. Fire grows to 2,556 acres with 38% containment.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire evacuation levels lowered as blaze grows to 2,556 acres, reaches 38% containment | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-26) Lake Spokane Fire now over 50% contained, evacuations hold | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-27)
Jul 26, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Areas previously under Level 2 evacuations downgraded to Level 1 (Be Ready) status from Happy Hills Road to Rail Canyon area as firefighting progress continues.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire evacuation levels lowered as blaze grows to 2,556 acres, reaches 38% containment | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-26) Lake Spokane Fire now over 50% contained, evacuations hold | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-27)
Jul 23, 2025 Other
Fire stabilizes at approximately 2,339 acres with 16% containment. Crews work on connecting fire lines around perimeter using hand lines and dozer lines. Level 2 and 3 evacuations continue with ongoing assessment.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,400 acres, Highway 291 remains open | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-23) Lake Spokane Fire Active Wildfire (2025-07-25)
Jul 21, 2025 Other
Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,331 acres with only 1% containment. Level 2 and 3 evacuations remain in effect as fire is investigated as human-caused. DNR crews monitor fire burning to edge of Highway 291.
Sources: Lake Spokane fire expands to 2,331 acres, investigated as human caused (2025-07-21) Lake Spokane Fire Sees Rapid Expansion | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com (2025-07-23)
Jul 20, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Level 2 'Be Set' evacuations expanded to additional areas around Ford and surrounding communities. Fire continues burning over 2,000 acres with structures threatened and Highway 291 closed to through traffic.
Sources: Smoke 'thick as pea soup': Lake Spokane fire grows to more than 2,000 acres (2025-07-20) Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations ordered in Happy Hills area | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-20)
Jul 20, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations expanded to Happy Hills area as Lake Spokane Fire grows to over 2,000 acres overnight. Red Cross shelter opened at Lakeside High School for evacuated residents.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations ordered in Happy Hills area | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-20) Smoke 'thick as pea soup': Lake Spokane fire grows to more than 2,000 acres (2025-07-20)
Jul 19, 2025 State of emergency
State fire assistance mobilized at 5:30 p.m. under Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan. State Emergency Operations Center activated to Level 2 to coordinate assistance for Lake Spokane Fire.
Sources: State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Lake Spokane Fire - Washington State Patrol (2025-07-23) Lake Spokane Fire Sees Rapid Expansion | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com (2025-07-23)
Jul 19, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations ordered for areas north of Highway 291 from Red Lake east to Carey Road and Corkscrew Canyon Road due to dangerous wildfire conditions. Fire spreads rapidly between Tum Tum and Corkscrew Canyon.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire Sees Rapid Expansion | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com (2025-07-23) Lake Spokane Fire prompts evacuations west of Red Lake area | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-19)
Jul 19, 2025 Other
Lake Spokane Fire starts near Lake Spokane Campground at 3:18 p.m. Initial report of 2-3 acre vegetation fire along Highway 291 spreads rapidly, jumping highway to the north.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire Sees Rapid Expansion | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com (2025-07-23) State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Lake Spokane Fire - Washington State Patrol (2025-07-23)
Jul 19, 2025 Road closure
Highway 291 fully closed near milepost 28.38 in Corkscrew Canyon Road area due to high traffic volume and fire burning on both sides of road. Closure begins at 3:43 p.m.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire prompts evacuations west of Red Lake area | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-19) Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations ordered in Happy Hills area | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-20)

Lake Spokane Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 27, 2025 Other
Fire reaches over 50% containment at 2,550 acres with evacuation levels continuing as determined on July 26. Crews focus on mop-up operations and repairs along containment lines.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire now over 50% contained, evacuations hold | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-27) Lake Spokane Fire now over 50% contained, evacuations hold | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-27) Lake Spokane Fire Update July 27, 2025 | News | bigcountrynewsconnection.com (2025-07-27)
Jul 26, 2025 Evacuation level 1
Areas previously under Level 2 evacuations downgraded to Level 1 (Be Ready) status from Happy Hills Road to Rail Canyon area as firefighting progress continues.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire evacuation levels lowered as blaze grows to 2,556 acres, reaches 38% containment | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-26) Lake Spokane Fire now over 50% contained, evacuations hold | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-27)
Jul 26, 2025 Evacuation level 2
All evacuation levels reduced across the fire area. Level 3 evacuations downgraded to Level 2 (Be Set), and Level 2 areas reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready) from Happy Hills Road to Rail Canyon. Fire grows to 2,556 acres with 38% containment.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire evacuation levels lowered as blaze grows to 2,556 acres, reaches 38% containment | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-26) Lake Spokane Fire now over 50% contained, evacuations hold | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-27)
Jul 23, 2025 Other
Fire stabilizes at approximately 2,339 acres with 16% containment. Crews work on connecting fire lines around perimeter using hand lines and dozer lines. Level 2 and 3 evacuations continue with ongoing assessment.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,400 acres, Highway 291 remains open | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-23) Lake Spokane Fire Active Wildfire (2025-07-25)
Jul 21, 2025 Other
Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,331 acres with only 1% containment. Level 2 and 3 evacuations remain in effect as fire is investigated as human-caused. DNR crews monitor fire burning to edge of Highway 291.
Sources: Lake Spokane fire expands to 2,331 acres, investigated as human caused (2025-07-21) Lake Spokane Fire Sees Rapid Expansion | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com (2025-07-23)
Jul 20, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Level 2 'Be Set' evacuations expanded to additional areas around Ford and surrounding communities. Fire continues burning over 2,000 acres with structures threatened and Highway 291 closed to through traffic.
Sources: Smoke 'thick as pea soup': Lake Spokane fire grows to more than 2,000 acres (2025-07-20) Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations ordered in Happy Hills area | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-20)
Jul 20, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations expanded to Happy Hills area as Lake Spokane Fire grows to over 2,000 acres overnight. Red Cross shelter opened at Lakeside High School for evacuated residents.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations ordered in Happy Hills area | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-20) Smoke 'thick as pea soup': Lake Spokane fire grows to more than 2,000 acres (2025-07-20)
Jul 19, 2025 State of emergency
State fire assistance mobilized at 5:30 p.m. under Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan. State Emergency Operations Center activated to Level 2 to coordinate assistance for Lake Spokane Fire.
Sources: State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Lake Spokane Fire - Washington State Patrol (2025-07-23) Lake Spokane Fire Sees Rapid Expansion | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com (2025-07-23)
Jul 19, 2025 Road closure
Highway 291 fully closed near milepost 28.38 in Corkscrew Canyon Road area due to high traffic volume and fire burning on both sides of road. Closure begins at 3:43 p.m.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire prompts evacuations west of Red Lake area | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-19) Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations ordered in Happy Hills area | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-20)
Jul 19, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations ordered for areas north of Highway 291 from Red Lake east to Carey Road and Corkscrew Canyon Road due to dangerous wildfire conditions. Fire spreads rapidly between Tum Tum and Corkscrew Canyon.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire Sees Rapid Expansion | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com (2025-07-23) Lake Spokane Fire prompts evacuations west of Red Lake area | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-19)
Jul 19, 2025 Other
Lake Spokane Fire starts near Lake Spokane Campground at 3:18 p.m. Initial report of 2-3 acre vegetation fire along Highway 291 spreads rapidly, jumping highway to the north.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire Sees Rapid Expansion | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com (2025-07-23) State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Lake Spokane Fire - Washington State Patrol (2025-07-23)

Lake Spokane Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 23, 2025 Other
Fire stabilizes at approximately 2,339 acres with 16% containment. Crews work on connecting fire lines around perimeter using hand lines and dozer lines. Level 2 and 3 evacuations continue with ongoing assessment.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,400 acres, Highway 291 remains open | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-23) Lake Spokane Fire Active Wildfire (2025-07-25)
Jul 21, 2025 Other
Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,331 acres with only 1% containment. Level 2 and 3 evacuations remain in effect as fire is investigated as human-caused. DNR crews monitor fire burning to edge of Highway 291.
Sources: Lake Spokane fire expands to 2,331 acres, investigated as human caused (2025-07-21) Lake Spokane Fire Sees Rapid Expansion | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com (2025-07-23)
Jul 20, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Level 2 'Be Set' evacuations expanded to additional areas around Ford and surrounding communities. Fire continues burning over 2,000 acres with structures threatened and Highway 291 closed to through traffic.
Sources: Smoke 'thick as pea soup': Lake Spokane fire grows to more than 2,000 acres (2025-07-20) Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations ordered in Happy Hills area | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-20)
Jul 20, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations expanded to Happy Hills area as Lake Spokane Fire grows to over 2,000 acres overnight. Red Cross shelter opened at Lakeside High School for evacuated residents.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations ordered in Happy Hills area | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-20) Smoke 'thick as pea soup': Lake Spokane fire grows to more than 2,000 acres (2025-07-20)
Jul 19, 2025 State of emergency
State fire assistance mobilized at 5:30 p.m. under Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan. State Emergency Operations Center activated to Level 2 to coordinate assistance for Lake Spokane Fire.
Sources: State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Lake Spokane Fire - Washington State Patrol (2025-07-23) Lake Spokane Fire Sees Rapid Expansion | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com (2025-07-23)
Jul 19, 2025 Road closure
Highway 291 fully closed near milepost 28.38 in Corkscrew Canyon Road area due to high traffic volume and fire burning on both sides of road. Closure begins at 3:43 p.m.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire prompts evacuations west of Red Lake area | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-19) Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations ordered in Happy Hills area | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-20)
Jul 19, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations ordered for areas north of Highway 291 from Red Lake east to Carey Road and Corkscrew Canyon Road due to dangerous wildfire conditions. Fire spreads rapidly between Tum Tum and Corkscrew Canyon.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire Sees Rapid Expansion | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com (2025-07-23) Lake Spokane Fire prompts evacuations west of Red Lake area | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-19)
Jul 19, 2025 Other
Lake Spokane Fire starts near Lake Spokane Campground at 3:18 p.m. Initial report of 2-3 acre vegetation fire along Highway 291 spreads rapidly, jumping highway to the north.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire Sees Rapid Expansion | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com (2025-07-23) State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Lake Spokane Fire - Washington State Patrol (2025-07-23)

Lake Spokane Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 20, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Level 2 'Be Set' evacuations expanded to additional areas around Lake Spokane Fire. Red Cross shelter opened at Lakeside High School for evacuated residents. Fire grows to over 2,000 acres.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations ordered in Happy Hills area | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-20) Smoke 'thick as pea soup': Lake Spokane fire grows to more than 2,000 acres (2025-07-20)
Jul 19, 2025 Road closure
Highway 291 fully closed 15 miles north of Suncrest near milepost 28.38 in Corkscrew Canyon Road area due to fire activity and high traffic volume. Closure remains until further notice.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire prompts evacuations west of Red Lake area | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-19) Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations ordered in Happy Hills area | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-20)
Jul 19, 2025 State of emergency
State fire assistance mobilized for Lake Spokane Fire under Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan. State Emergency Operations Center activated to Level 2 to coordinate resources.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire Sees Rapid Expansion | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com (2025-07-23) Strike teams sent to assist at Lake Spokane Fire | APG State News | goskagit.com (2025-07-21)
Jul 19, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations ordered for areas north of Highway 291 in Happy Hills area due to rapidly spreading Lake Spokane Fire. Fire reported at 575 acres with structures threatened. Highway 291 closed to through traffic.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations ordered in Happy Hills area | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-20) Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations ordered in Happy Hills area | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-20) Wawas Lake Spokane Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-07-23)

Lake Spokane Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 20, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 'GO NOW' evacuations expanded to Happy Hills area as Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000+ acres overnight. Red Cross shelter opened at Lakeside High School. Large animal shelter at Springdale Rodeo Grounds.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations ordered in Happy Hills area | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-20) Smoke 'thick as pea soup': Lake Spokane fire grows to more than 2,000 acres (2025-07-20)
Jul 20, 2025 Evacuation level 2
Level 2 'BE SET' evacuation area expanded around Lake Spokane Fire perimeter. Residents should be packed and ready to evacuate immediately if conditions change. Multiple evacuation zones now in effect.
Sources: Smoke 'thick as pea soup': Lake Spokane fire grows to more than 2,000 acres (2025-07-20) Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,400 acres, Highway 291 remains open | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-19)
Jul 19, 2025 Road closure
Highway 291 closed at milepost 28.38 near Corkscrew Canyon Road due to Lake Spokane Fire. Closure implemented at 3:43 PM, full northbound closure 15 miles north of Suncrest. Detour routes established.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire prompts evacuations west of Red Lake area | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-19) Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations ordered in Happy Hills area | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-20)
Jul 19, 2025 Evacuation level 3
Level 3 'GO NOW' evacuations ordered for areas north of Highway 291 near Corkscrew Canyon as Lake Spokane Fire grows rapidly to 200+ acres. Structures threatened, one home lost. Highway 291 closed at milepost 28.38.
Sources: Lake Spokane Fire prompts evacuations west of Red Lake area | FOX 28 Spokane (2025-07-19) Lake Spokane Fire grows to 2,400 acres, Highway 291 remains open | Washington Wildfires | khq.com (2025-07-19)
Jul 19, 2025 State of emergency
Washington State fire mobilization authorized at 5:30 PM under State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan. State Emergency Operations Center activated to Level 2 for Lake Spokane Fire response coordination.
Sources: State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Lake Spokane Fire - Washington State Patrol (2025-07-19) Lake Spokane Fire Sees Rapid Expansion | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com (2025-07-23)

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Hayden, Idaho, United States
🔥 Lamb Fire 2025
Started: Aug 11 80 acre
Lewiston, Washington, United States
🔥 Beehive Fire 2025
Started: Aug 10 0 acre
Hayden, Idaho, United States
🔥 First Thought Fire 2025
Started: Aug 10 0 acre
Castlegar, Washington, United States
🔥 Center Fire 2025
Started: Aug 9 0 acre
Hayden, Idaho, United States
🔥 Bear Creek II 2025
Started: Aug 7 267 acre 70% contained
Coulee Dam, Washington, United States
🔥 Silver Fire 2025
Started: Aug 6 29 acre
Omak, Washington, United States
🔥 Ledbetter Fire 2025
Started: Aug 6 0 acre
Castlegar, Washington, United States
🔥 Blue Creek Fire 2025
Started: Aug 5 0 acre
Airway Heights, Washington, United States
🔥 Tioga Fire 2025
Started: Aug 4 12 acre
Castlegar, Idaho, United States
🔥 Matsen Fire 2025
Started: Aug 3 0 acre
Grand Forks, Washington, United States
🔥 Isabella Point Fire 2025
Started: Aug 3 0 acre
Kamiah, Idaho, United States
🔥 Cemetery Beach Fire 2025
Started: Aug 3 2 acre
Hayden, Idaho, United States
🔥 Ember Ridge Fire 2025
Started: Aug 2 0 acre
Castlegar, Washington, United States
🔥 Coyote Fire 2025
Started: Aug 2 4 acre
Hayden, Idaho, United States
🔥 Castle Rock Fire 2025
Started: Aug 2 58 acre 99% contained
Fruitvale,
🔥 Kinkaid Creek 2025
Started: Aug 1 254 acre 100% contained
Omak, Washington, United States
🔥 17 Mile Fire 2025
Started: Aug 1 5 acre
Grand Forks, Washington, United States
🔥 South Tj Fire 2025
Started: Aug 1 0 acre
Hayden, Idaho, United States
🔥 Jack Hook Gulch Fire 2025
Started: Jul 31 0 acre
Fruitvale, Washington, United States
🔥 South Nanamkin Fire 2025
Started: Jul 31 80 acre 100% contained
Coulee Dam, Washington, United States
🔥 Cummings Way Fire 2025
Started: Jul 31 1 acre
Post Falls, Washington, United States
🔥 Mills Falls Fire 2025
Started: Jul 31 0 acre
Castlegar, Washington, United States
🔥 Happy Hill Fire 2025
Started: Jul 31 5 acre
Cheney, Washington, United States
🔥 Old Cc Fire 2025
Started: Jul 31 0 acre
Chewelah, Washington, United States
🔥 Hemlock Creek Fire 2025
Started: Jul 30 4 acre 75% contained
Creston, Idaho, United States
🔥 Dixons Pond Fire 2025
Started: Jul 30 194 acre
Cheney, Washington, United States
🔥 Cemetery Road Fire 2025
Started: Jul 29 0 acre
Cheney, Washington, United States
🔥 Little Buckeye Fire 2025
Started: Jul 29 0 acre
Hayden, Idaho, United States
🔥 Saint Andrews Fire 2025
Started: Jul 29 121 acre
Moses Lake, Washington, United States
🔥 Chapman Road Fire 2025
Started: Jul 29 0 acre
Hayden, Idaho, United States
🔥 Mingo Mountain Fire 2025
Started: Jul 29 0 acre
Grand Forks, Washington, United States
🔥 Mutual Aid Clayton Rd Fire 2025
Started: Jul 28 200 acre
Lewiston, Washington, United States
🔥 Spokane River Fire 2025
Started: Jul 27 0 acre
Hayden, Idaho, United States
🔥 Foster Canyon Fire 2025
Started: Jul 25 75 acre
Fruitvale, Washington, United States
🔥 Willow Creek Mutual Aid Fire 2025
Started: Jul 25 400 acre
College Place, Washington, United States
🔥 Sherman Fire 2025
Started: Jul 24 4 acre
Hayden, Washington, United States
🔥 Little Spokane Fire 2025
Started: Jul 24 0 acre
Hayden, Idaho, United States
🔥 Mansfield Fire 2025
Started: Jul 23 0 acre
Hayden, Idaho, United States
🔥 Owens Fire 2025
Started: Jul 21 0 acre
Hayden, Idaho, United States
🔥 Turner Creek Fire 2025
Started: Jul 21 0 acre
Castlegar, Washington, United States
🔥 Folsom Fire 2025
Started: Jul 19 0 acre
Cheney, Washington, United States
🔥 Mahoney Fire 2025
Started: Jul 18 0 acre
Fruitvale, Washington, United States
🔥 Haller Creek Fire 2025
Started: Jul 16 13 acre
Rossland, Washington, United States
🔥 Cherry Fire 2025
Started: Jul 15 113 acre 100% contained
Lewiston, Idaho, United States
🔥 Hope Fire 2025
Started: Jul 9 8,177 acre 95% contained
Castlegar,
🔥 Barstow Road Fire 2025
Started: Jun 23 1,543 acre 100% contained
College Place, Washington, United States

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