Wildfire — Spokane Area, Washington
2023-08-18 to 2023-08-31 · Spokane Area, Washington
1
Direct deaths
$60.0M
Property damage
Event narrative
The fire started by unknown human causes 3.5 miles northwest of Cheney, WA near Gray Road, west of Medical Lake and quickly spread by wind to the east. It burned 10085 acres and 240 structures. There was one fatality related to the fire.
Wider weather episode
An incoming system brought strong winds and dry air into the Spokane Area. Two wildfires were started by unknown causes and quickly spread through residential areas. A total of 270 structures were lost or damaged.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1138824. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.