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    Spokane Area Fires [Image 28 of 37]

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    Spokane Area Fires

    SPOKANE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    08.08.2026

    Photo by Benjamin Cossel 

    U.S. Forest Service   

    A wildland firefighter works through mop up and cold trailing operations on the Spokane Area Fires near Spokane, Washington, Aug. 8, 2026. The grueling tasks require firefighters to remove their protective gloves and physically feel the ash and soil to detect hidden heat pockets. (Forest Service photo by Benjamin Cossel)

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    Date Taken: 08.08.2026
    Date Posted: 08.12.2026 09:25
    Photo ID: 9863751
    VIRIN: 260808-P-OW629-3699
    Resolution: 4032x3024
    Size: 3.5 MB
    Location: SPOKANE, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A wildland firefighter in full personal protective equipment is working in a post-fire burn area, carrying a chainsaw and standing on or near a large charred fallen log. The surrounding terrain shows extensive fire damage with blackened soil, ash, and scorched vegetation. Smoke is visibly rising from the smoldering log, indicating residual burning or hot spots still present.
    Spokane Area Fires
    Spokane Area Fires
    Spokane Area Fires
    The image shows a post-wildfire debris cleanup operation in what appears to be a residential area. Workers in high-visibility safety vests and hard hats are clearing burned debris alongside a yellow CAT excavator. The surrounding landscape shows extensive fire damage including charred trees, destroyed structures, and smoke-filled skies.
    A wildland firefighter in standard yellow Nomex fire-resistant clothing and a red hard hat is using a chainsaw to cut through a charred, fallen log on a burned hillside. The surrounding terrain shows extensive fire damage, with scorched earth, burned vegetation, and smoke still visible in the background. The worker appears to be conducting post-fire mop-up or line construction operations.
    Two wildland firefighters in standard yellow Nomex shirts and green pants are working on a burned hillside, using hand tools to dig and break apart charred debris. They are engaged in mop-up operations following a wildfire, working around a burned log stump on scorched terrain. Both wear red hard hats and carry backpacks consistent with wildland firefighting gear.
    Spokane Area Fires
    Spokane Area Fires
    The image depicts severe fire destruction in what appears to be a residential or suburban area. A completely burned-out vehicle shell sits amid widespread debris, ash, and destroyed structures. Some trees remain partially standing, with scorched trunks and dried, dead foliage, while smoke is faintly visible in the background.
    Spokane Area Fires
    Three wildland firefighters in standard yellow Nomex fire-resistant gear work on a burned hillside among charred logs and scorched earth. The crew appears to be conducting mop-up or containment operations following an active fire, with visible smoke and ash-covered ground. The forested terrain shows significant burn damage with blackened soil and charred fallen trees.
    The image depicts a residential area devastated by a wildfire, with multiple structures reduced to ash, rubble, and skeletal remains. Stone chimneys, foundation walls, and metal debris are among the few remnants standing amid scorched and barren ground. Tall pine trees in the background show varying degrees of fire damage, and at least one burned vehicle is visible on the right side.
    The image shows utility/emergency response vehicles on a road in an area devastated by a wildfire. Burned structures and charred tree remnants are visible in the background amid smoky, hazy conditions. A worker in an orange high-visibility vest is walking near the vehicles, suggesting active recovery or infrastructure assessment operations.
    Spokane Area Fires
    A crew of wildland firefighters in standard yellow Nomex shirts and red helmets work on a burned hillside slope alongside a large charred fallen log. The terrain shows significant fire damage with blackened soil and scorched vegetation. Smoke or dust is visible in the background as crew members work uphill through a partially burned conifer forest.
    A firefighting helicopter is conducting an aerial water or retardant drop over a forested area. The aircraft, appearing to be a heavy-lift helicopter such as a Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane or similar model, is releasing a stream of liquid from a suspended bucket below its fuselage. Smoke is visible among the pine trees in the background, indicating an active wildfire operation.
    An orange firefighting helicopter is conducting a water drop operation over a smoke-filled, hazy landscape. The aircraft, marked with registration 'N464NW' and identifier '4NW', is releasing a large stream of water from a suspended bucket beneath its fuselage. Conifer trees are visible in the foreground, and the sky is heavily obscured by wildfire smoke.
    A wildfire suppression operation is underway in a forested area, with a helicopter carrying a water bucket visible in the smoky sky above. Ground crews have positioned firefighting vehicles, including a red Ford pickup truck and a white 'Hotshots' crew vehicle, along a rural road. Smoke and haze are visible among the conifer trees, indicating an active fire in the vicinity.
    Spokane Area Fires
    Two wildland firefighters are working in a post-fire burn area, using hand tools to dig into scorched earth, likely performing mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots or embers. The ground is covered in ash, charred debris, and blackened rocks, indicating a recent wildfire burn zone. Both workers are wearing standard wildland firefighting personal protective equipment.
    Spokane Area Fires
    Spokane Area Fires
    Spokane Area Fires
    Four wildland firefighters in standard protective gear are working a post-fire mop-up operation on a burned hillside. One firefighter is actively digging into charred soil with a hand tool while another holds a fire hose, suggesting they are extinguishing hotspots. The surrounding terrain shows extensive burn damage with blackened soil, charred debris, and scorched rock formations.
    Three wildland firefighters are working a post-fire mop-up operation in a burned forest area. The crew is digging into scorched soil to extinguish remaining hot spots, with one firefighter holding a water hose ready to apply water. The surrounding trees show fire damage and the ground is covered in ash and charred debris.
    Spokane Area Fires
    Spokane Area Fires
    A yellow John Deere bulldozer is operating in an active fire or post-fire environment, surrounded by heavy smoke and disturbed earth. The machine appears to be cutting a firebreak or clearing burned terrain, with what appears to be water spray or steam visible near the blade. The scene depicts emergency or wildfire suppression operations in a rugged, smoke-filled landscape.
    Spokane Area Fires
    A wildland firefighter in standard yellow Nomex gear and white hard hat is kneeling on scorched, ashy ground, pressing their bare hand into the soil to check for residual heat. The firefighter is also holding a hand tool (likely a Pulaski or similar tool) and wearing a US flag patch on their sleeve. This appears to be a mop-up operation following an active wildfire.
    Spokane Area Fires
    Spokane Area Fires
    Three wildland firefighters are working in a burned forest area. Two central figures are actively digging into scorched earth with a hand tool while managing a red fire hose. The terrain shows significant fire damage with charred soil, burned vegetation, and smoky haze.
    Spokane Area Fires
    Spokane Area Fires
    Spokane Area Fires

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