A wildfire dubbed the Old Trails Fire erupted Saturday in northwest Spokane, fueled by brutal winds and heat, racing across nearly four square miles, crossing the Spokane River, and forcing thousands to evacuate. With zero containment by nightfall, officials confirmed structural damage and declared a state of emergency as weather warnings labeled the situation “particularly dangerous.” Power was shut off in high-risk zones as crews battled flames still whipped by relentless wind—while the cause remains under investigation.

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