Damaged structures in the aftermath of the Spokane fires that began on Saturday, Aug. 1. Photo courtesy of Spokane Valley Fire Department🎧 Spokane Fires Burn 8,000 Acres, 65,000 Evacuated Your browser does not support the audio element. The three fires that are part of the Spokane Complex have burned more than 8,000 acres, according to figures updated Monday morning. Statewide, at least 17 major fires are burning across 262,000 acres, Washington Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove said Monday. This report was first published by the Washington State Standard.