Gray Fire

The Gray Fire was a wildfire in Spokane County, Washington, United States.

In addition to burning 259 structures, the death of one person was determined to be connected to the fire.

[2][3][6] On August 20, the burned area reached 10,014 acres (4,053 ha), while containment remained at 10%.

On August 26, containment increased to 73% and the burned area only grew to 10,085 acres (4,081 ha).

On September 26, 2023, two lawsuits had been filed against Inland Power and Light Company due to the damage caused by Gray Fire .

Lakeland Village residents and staff were evacuated to Eastern State Hospital.

[3][4] Smoke primarily from wildfires burning in Canada, as well as the Gray Fire and two other fires in Spokane County caused Spokane, Washington to have the worst air quality in the United States for two days, on August 19 and August 20.