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A fast-moving wildfire, the Upriver fire, has burned over 250 acres, threatened 2,340 structures, and led to the evacuation of 11,750 residents in the Beacon Hill and Northwood neighborhoods near Spokane Valley.
Beacon Hill, Spokane Valley, Northwood neighborhood, Spokane, Washington
Who
Spokane County Fire District 9 Chief Matthew Vinci, Gov. Bob Ferguson, DNR spokesperson Ryan Rodruck, Malek Chreiki, Darian Havens, West Valley School District Superintendent Kyle Rydell, Mark Johnson, Jenny Tate-Leard, Chuck Horwath, American Red Cross, Avista
What
A fast-moving wildfire, the Upriver fire, has burned over 250 acres, threatened 2,340 structures, and led to the evacuation of 11,750 residents in the Beacon Hill and Northwood neighborhoods near Spokane Valley.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:08:47 GMT · 9d 2h ago
Where
Beacon Hill, Spokane Valley, Northwood neighborhood, Spokane, Washington ·
Why
The fire rapidly spread due to strong winds, with gusts up to 50 mph, and dry conditions (12-23% humidity), exacerbating a regional red flag warning.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The quick spread of the Upriver fire near Spokane, Washington, has resulted in homes burning, widespread evacuations, and power outages for 1,800 customers, with potential for continued disruption for several days. State and federal assistance has been requested to manage the ongoing crisis.
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