17 large wildfires continue to burn across Washington state.

In Spokane, three major fires sparked on Saturday, collectively burning over 8,000 acres and 700 structures.

67,000 people are under evacuation orders.

KUOW reporter Paige Browning joined Soundside with the latest.

Guest:
KUOW reporter, newscaster, and Seattle Now host Paige Browning

Related stories:
More than 700 to 1,100 structures lost in three Spokane fires; officials searching for 14 people - Spokesman Review
‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’: Washington’s fire season off to roaring start - KUOW

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17 large wildfires continue to burn across Washington state.
In Spokane, three major fires sparked on Saturday, collectively burning over 8,000 acres and 700 structures.
67,000 people are under evacuation orders.
KUOW reporter Paige Browning joined Soundside with the latest.
Guest:
<ul>
<li>KUOW reporter, newscaster, and Seattle Now host Paige Browning</li>
</ul>
Related stories:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/aug/03/between-700-and-1100-structures-lost-officials-sea/">More than 700 to 1,100 structures lost in three Spokane fires; officials searching for 14 people - Spokesman Review</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kuow.org/2026-07-31/particularly-dangerous-situation-washingtons-fire-season-off-to-roaring-start">&lsquo;Particularly Dangerous Situation&rsquo;: Washington&rsquo;s fire season off to roaring start - KUOW</a></li>
</ul>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">donate.kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside&nbsp;is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

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In Spokane, three major fires sparked on Saturday, collectively burning over 8,000 acres and 700 structures.