Spokane City Council Approves Emergency Declaration for Fires

• Spokane City Council unanimously approved emergency orders on August 19, 2026.

• The declaration responds to the Spokane Complex Fires that began on August 4, 2026.

• The emergency allows the Mayor to enter contracts over $50,000 without prior Council approval.

• The state of emergency is set to last until October 1, 2026, unless extended.