Drone captures devastating aftermath of Spokane wildfires

Sun Sep 06 2026 02:12:55 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Drone footage shows 10,000 acres of Spokane burned, 900 homes lost, and 64,000 residents evacuated.

Wildfires in Spokane, Washington burned 10,000 acres and destroyed more than 900 homes, prompting mass evacuations of over 64,000 residents. Drone footage captured the charred landscape, revealing smoke rising from burned neighborhoods and severe damage to infrastructure. Despite the widespread destruction, no serious injuries or fatalities were reported in the city. The blaze has become the highest firefighting priority in the United States amid a season of intense drought across the Pacific Northwest.

Drone captures devastating aftermath of Spokane wildfires

In August, severe wildfires in Spokane, Washington, raged across 10,000 acres, destroying more than 900 homes and forcing the evacuation of over 64,000 residents.

The fires, fueled by drought and wind, were the highest firefighting priority in the U.S., according to national firefighting agencies. Despite the scale, no serious injuries or deaths were reported in the city.

Aerial footage taken by drones shows scorched landscapes, charred roofs, and smoke plumes stretching miles over the region.

Firefighters have deployed extensive resources, including aerial water drops and ground teams, to combat the blaze while coordinating with evacuation centers across the state.

Local officials urge residents in high‑risk areas to stay alert and follow evacuation orders, emphasizing that the flames could spill into neighboring communities if winds shift.