City of Spokane

Located in the heart of the Inland Northwest, Spokane is home to more than 229,000 people.

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This fire is now referred to as the Old Trails Fire. Evacuation information at https://t.co/HjGDIQiVqr

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The City of Spokane has launched a wildfire information page to help our community navigate this difficult time. Here you will find resources for evacuees, frequently asked questions about city services, ways to help, cleanup efforts, and more. https://t.co/OephsnCjV2

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Learn more. https://t.co/cWf0OYq8eY

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Crews will begin work on the Freya St. railroad overpasses tomorrow, Aug 5. The southbound lanes of Freya Way/Freya St. will be closed between Mission Ave. and Broadway Ave. Northbound lanes of Freya St./Freya Way will be reduced to one lane between Broadway Ave. and Mission Ave.

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Sign up for ALERT Spokane to receive emergency alerts. You can register to receive notifications at multiple phone numbers and choose to get alerts via phone call, text message, or email. To register, visit https://t.co/SuztfnhPxz, where you will find the registration form.

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Please stop flying your personal drones over wildfires. They can ground or collide with our firefighting aircraft, disrupting time critical firefighting and threatening people’s homes. Your photos are not worth someone’s home.

If you fly, we can’t.

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@RedCrossNW Plato's Closet is accepting clothing donations at 13004 E Sprague Ave.

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As the Spokane community continues to face the devastating impacts of local wildfires, you can help your neighbors. We will continue to update this thread with more opportunities to help!

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@RedCrossNW Global Neighborhood Thrift is collecting donations in Fire Emergency Donation Bins at these locations:
Thrift Store, 905 E Trent Ave
St. Mark’s Church, 316 E 24 Ave
Waste to Energy, 2900 S Geiger Blvd
Transfer Station, 22123 N Elk Chattaroy Rd
Transfer Station, 3941 N Sullivan Rd

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Reminder: 911 Emergency Services are for situations requiring immediate assistance from Police, Fire, or ambulance. Please consult the Spokane County Emergency Management evacuation map for the most up-to-date evacuation information. https://t.co/ItmvfWppx9

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Watch the Spokane Complex Fire Live Briefing. Happening now! https://t.co/kwMJqbTmFg

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An air quality alert remains in place for the region. If you can, reduce the amount of time spent outdoors.

[SRHD @spokanehealth]

Air quality is expected to significantly deteriorate tonight and Monday as westerly and northwesterly winds bring more smoke from regional fires into the Spokane area, according to the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency.

Learn more: https://t.co/fdvbULzOO2

[City of Spokane @SpokaneCity]

In less than 24 hours the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Fund has raised $53,000 for wildfire recovery. Thank you!

If you would like to donate visit, https://t.co/nqbPK3kYQ6

[City of Spokane @SpokaneCity]

As the Spokane community continues to face the devastating impacts of local wildfires, you can help your neighbors. We will continue to update this thread with more opportunities to help!

[City of Spokane @SpokaneCity]

In-custody first appearances (including juvenile) and Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) hearings will proceed as normally scheduled.

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Spokane Municipal Community Court will not meet tomorrow, Monday, Aug. 3. The court will resume Monday, Aug. 10 or later. These measures are necessary to protect the safety of jurors, the parties, attorneys, staff, and the public while ensuring essential court functions continue.