Wildfires in Spokane: some evacuation orders downgraded to Level 2 (BE SET) as blazes continue to burn

Wildfires in Spokane: some evacuation orders downgraded to Level 2 (BE SET) as blazes continue to burn

In Spokane, some evacuation orders have been downgraded to Level 2 (BE SET) as wildfires continue to burn. This change affects residents south of Country Homes Boulevard and those near the Fairview Fire, where Level 3 (GO NOW!) evacuations have also been reduced.

KXLY.com KXLY.com4 August 2026 · 01:40 UTC
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In Spokane, the ongoing wildfires have prompted officials to downgrade some evacuation orders to Level 2 (BE SET).1234

This change affects residents living south of Country Homes Boulevard, specifically those between Division, North Country Homes Boulevard, West Wellesley Avenue, and North Assembly Street.

Additionally, some Level 3 (GO NOW!) evacuations related to the Fairview Fire have also been downgraded to Level 2 (BE SET), impacting residents between My Spokane Park Drive, North Market Street, East Peone Road, East Moffat Road, and North Peck Road.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as blazes persist in the area, ensuring the safety of residents while adapting evacuation measures as conditions change.

The downgrading of evacuation orders indicates a potential stabilization of the fire situation, but residents are urged to remain vigilant and prepared for any further changes.

Key Insight
“Downgraded orders apply south of Country Homes Boulevard, between Division, North County Homes Boulevard, West Wellesley Avenue and North Assembly Street. Level 3 (GO NOW!) evacuations for Fairview Fire were also downgraded to Level 2 for residents between My Spokane Park Drive, North Market Street, East Peone Road, East Moffat Road and North Peck Road.”
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“SPOKANE, Wash. -- Some evacuation orders south of Country Homes Boulevard have been downgraded to Level 2 (BE SET) evacuations.”
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