Spokane Wildfires Destroy 700 Structures in Washington, Burn Over 10,500 Acres
Three fast-moving wildfires have burned more than 10,500 acres around Spokane, Washington, destroying about 850 structures and forcing about 67,000 people to evacuate. Driven by strong winds, the flames jumped roads and rivers, allowing them to move from forests and grasslands into residential areas.
The Old Trails, Autumn Lane, and Fairview fires started on August 1 and were initially burning as separate incidents. Fire officials are now managing them together as the Spokane-area fires, No deaths have been confirmed, but authorities initially received nearly 300 missing-person reports after the evacuations. Firefighters have made steady progress: Old Trails and Autumn Lane are each 13% contained, and Fairview is 5% contained, as of August 6.
The Spokane fires are part of a wider wildfire emergency across Washington. More than 1,500 firefighters are battling the Spokane-area fires, while other large fires continue to burn across the state. At least 15 large fires are currently active in the state. Washington’s wildfires have consumed about 250,000 acres statewide this season, including the Little Giant Fire near Chelan at over 38,000 acres. Smoke from the fires has also reduced air quality across parts of Washington. Shifting winds have carried haze as far west as Seattle, where forecasters warned that air quality could worsen through midweek.
Actionable Analytics on EigenPrism
Post-Event
Wildfire Dataset
All EigenPrism® users can assess the impact on and near the active fire area in the state of Washington, as well as individual fires, using the following report template:
The first page in this report template shows the consolidated impact of all active wildfires in the state of Washington, using footprints from NIFC. The footprints shown in the report highlight active fire zones and their proximity to ongoing area fires.
The pages after the first page that consolidates all the fires in the state show the impact of the individual footprints of the following prominent active wildfires:
- Old Trails Wildfire
- Autumn Lane Wildfire
- Fairview Wildfire
- Kaiser Canyon Wildfire
- Sinlahekin Wildfire
- Modrite Wildfire
- Little Giant Wildfire
- Ptarmigan Wildfire
- Bradeen Hill Wildfire
- Border 2 Wildfire
- Mitre Rock Wildfire
- Hudspeth Wildfire
The pages auto-update with the latest available data.
Rapid Damage Assessment
ICEYE Building Damage Assessment
Subscribers of ICEYE in EigenPrism can assess the building damage assessment associated with wildfires in the state of Washington.
Here’s a link to the building damage assessments of the Spokane area fires:
- Autumn Lane Wildfire, as of Aug 04, 2026 from ICEYE
- Old Trails Wildfire, as of Aug 03, 2026 from ICEYE
- Fairview Wildfire, as of Aug 03, 2026 from ICEYE
You can find other footprints in the model catalog in the analytics module.
Air Quality Index Dataset
Events like this one are easy to underestimate because the impact is less obvious than wind or water. There’s no roof to repair, but there are employees, tenants, and policyholders breathing unhealthy air. For organizations with people and locations in the affected areas, the most meaningful first step is reaching out, sharing local conditions, and encouraging limits on outdoor exposure to show care in the moment when it matters most.
All EigenPrism® users can assess the impact of AQI on their assets, and the people connected to them, using this footprint within EigenPrism:
Vexcel Aerial Imagery
Subscribers of Vexcel in EigenPrism can access the imagery associated with the Old Trails Wildfire in Washington, US.
Before and After Aerial Imagery of Properties Impacted by the Old Trails wildfires in WA, US
Subscribers of Vexcel in EigenPrism can use this guided tour to learn more about how to use Vexcel in EigenPrism.
Alerts
Users who have alerts set on their exposures for the relevant event sets, like those from NIFC, will receive alerts (if the event footprints impact these exposures). To learn more about how to set an alert on a specific event set, check out this help center article. Feel free to contact us at Prism.Support@eigenrisk.com or reach out directly to your Customer Success Manager with any questions or concerns. Our team is here to assist you with setting alerts, understanding report templates, and maximizing the actionable insights available through EigenPrism®.
Not an EigenPrism User? Here’s a Quick Way to Check ZIP-Level Impact
For underwriters, brokers, and portfolio managers who need fast visibility into impacted ZIP codes, we’ve built a tool called ZIP Response on our website. It’s a free, no-login tool that highlights the top ZIP codes that are most impacted during active events, such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and severe storms. You can request the complete ZIP list by simply filling out a short form and get it delivered straight to your inbox. If you’d like to explore the impacted ZIP codes for this event, visit ZIP Response. Or Contact us, to have more info on this.
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