Upriver Fire engulfs Spokane County neighborhood, destroying 12 homes

Upriver Fire engulfs Spokane County neighborhood, destroying 12 homes

The Upriver Fire burned through steep, brush-covered terrain on the outskirts of Spokane, Washington, sending thick smoke across the region and threatening nearby homes. Firefighters from multiple agencies worked to contain the fast-moving wildfire as shifting winds and dry vegetation fueled its spread. Evacuation orders were issued for residents in affected areas while crews battled the blaze from the ground and air.