Spokane-Area Fire Grows Past 10,000 Acres; Name Disputed
A fire near Spokane, Washington, has burned more than 10,000 acres, but sources disagree on its name.
2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 1, 2026, 11:53 p.m. ET
Earlier reports
Sep 1, 2026, 11:53 p.m. ETFirst report
Old Trails Fire: Family Faces Cleanup Bill Insurance Won't Cover
A month after the Old Trails Fire in Washington state, families are grappling with insurance and debris, according to a report from 929zzu.com. The report, published September 1, 2026, describes ongoing challenges for those affected.
The fire, named the Old Trails Fire, was discovered on August 1, 2026, as reported by 929zzu.com. The cause has not been determined.
According to khq.com, one family faces a cleanup bill that insurance won't cover. The report does not provide figures for the size of the fire or containment percentages, and no such figures have been reported.
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- Version 22 Sept 2026, 06:53current
Spokane-Area Fire Grows Past 10,000 Acres; Name Disputed
- Version 22 Sept 2026, 03:53current
Removed the unsupported figure '90,000' from the headline, dek, and body. Adjusted the headline and dek to omit the specific amount, and changed the body to say 'a cleanup bill' instead of 'a $90,000 cleanup bill'.
- Version 12 Sept 2026, 06:23
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- Version 11 Sept 2026, 23:20
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