Spokane Sheriffs Lower Evacuations as 3 Complex Fires Reach Up to 73% Containment
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Updated · KOMO News · Aug 10
Spokane Sheriffs Lower Evacuations as 3 Complex Fires Reach Up to 73% Containment
3 articles · Updated · KOMO News · Aug 10
Summary
Spokane and Stevens county sheriffs lowered evacuation levels in some areas around the Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires after fire managers reported stronger control lines.
73% containment on Autumn Lane and 53% on both Old Trails and Fairview followed cooler, more seasonable weather after a cold front eased temperatures, humidity and winds.
Level 3 "Go now" orders still cover all areas inside the three fire perimeters, though some evacuees are now being allowed back briefly to collect belongings.
More than 1,700 firefighters have been battling the fires, which have burned nearly 10,000 acres and destroyed 921 homes and structures since Aug. 1.
Aaron Farinacci, 37, faces a first-degree arson charge tied to the Old Trails fire; a judge granted a competency evaluation and raised his bond to $2 million.