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A fast-moving wildfire on Beacon Hill, near Spokane Valley, led to the evacuation of 11,750 residents and threatened 2,340 structures on Tuesday.
Beacon Hill, Spokane Valley, Washington, United States
Who
Spokane County Fire District 9 Chief Matthew Vinci, Gov. Bob Ferguson, Avista, American Red Cross
What
A fast-moving wildfire on Beacon Hill, near Spokane Valley, led to the evacuation of 11,750 residents and threatened 2,340 structures on Tuesday.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:08:47 GMT · 4d 4h ago
Where
Beacon Hill, Spokane Valley, Washington, United States ·
Why
Fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, the Upriver fire quickly spread, torching over 250 acres with no containment.
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How this affects you
The wildfire prompted significant evacuations and power outages for approximately 1,800 Avista customers, requiring extensive firefighting efforts and state assistance requests. The ongoing fire poses a serious threat to homes and infrastructure, with potential long-term displacement and recovery challenges for affected residents.
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