"The OLD TRAILS fire grew to over 3,500 acres and required a peak deployment of more than 1,000 personnel, illustrating the significant resource commitment needed for large wildfires in the region. Its containment trajectory—from 5% to 100% over 13 days—highlights the effectiveness of coordinated suppression efforts."
The OLD TRAILS wildfire, located 3 miles west of Spokane, Washington in Spokane County, was discovered on August 1, 2026. By August 6, it had burned 3,574 acres with 5% containment and 847 personnel on the scene. The fire grew slightly to 3,561 acres the next day but containment jumped to 23% as 1,042 personnel worked the blaze. Over the following days the acreage decreased to 3,176 acres by August 10, while containment steadily rose from 43% to 100% by August 19, with personnel numbers dropping from 1,042 to 14. The fire behavior shifted from moderate, flanking, and backing to minimal, smoldering, and creeping as containment improved. The incident remains under the jurisdiction of the National Interagency Fire Center, with a human cause identified.
Official source description: 3 Miles W from SPOKANE, WA
Minimal; Smoldering; Creeping
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Nearest reporting station: Spokane. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now minimal and smoldering with 100% containment. General wildfire safety guidance still applies, but no evacuation or immediate danger is reported.
IRWIN ID: {F0989134-564B-44D7-B186-8C2295C16E5C}
Discovered: Aug 1, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $17,975,811
Coordinates: 47.6839, -117.5334
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The OLD TRAILS Fire has burned 3,176 acres as of August 19, 2026.
Yes, the OLD TRAILS Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The OLD TRAILS Fire is burning in Spokane, WA.
No, the OLD TRAILS Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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