8/8/2026 Spokane Fire Update

Posted on by Joe Bracco

Update August 8, 2026

We have received so many messages concerning the fires in Spokane, asking if the Spokane Buddhist Temple is all right. The fires, which are still burning, are not occurring near the Temple, but it has affected many areas of the city and the county. Over 700 homes are believed to be lost. As far as we know, no Sangha members have lost their homes, but several are currently living with friends or relatives as their home is in the evacuation zone.

We partnered with the Mission Meadows Community Garden, Spokane United We Stand/Family Guide, Island Style Food & BBQ, and the Vietnamese Buddhist Community of Spokane to prepare some meals for the victims and first responders. All together, there were over 40 volunteers and 12 organizations that came together to prepare and hand out the meals on 8/7/26.

  The City of Spokane has posted these opportunities to help: As the Spokane community continues to face the devastating impacts of local wildfires, you can help your neighbors. We will continue to update this post with more opportunities to help! The City of Spokane H.O.M.E. Starts Here Fund is accepting donations to support individuals and families affected by the ongoing wildfires. Every dollar donated will go directly toward meeting the needs and supporting recovery efforts for those impacted. https://my.spokanecity.org/donate/ The Innovia Foundation is accepting donations to support nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community organizations working to meet the needs of those impacted by wildfires in our region. https://innovia.org/wildfire-response/ Second Harvest Inland Northwest will be accepting non-perishables today, Sunday, Aug. 2, from 2 – 5 p.m. at 1234 E Front Ave. They are also accepting donations tomorrow, Monday, Aug. 3, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Catholic Charities Eastern Washington has set up an emergency fund to help support individuals and families. Your donation will help our Emergency Response team provide essential items, housing, counseling, support, and short/long term assistance to those impacted by this devastating fire. https://give.cceasternwa.org/give/511873#!/donation/checkout

Red Cross Volunteering: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=intake_content&lagent=1&entry_point_type=global_entry_point&unit_id=146&entry_point_id=40&lagent=1

Red Cross Donations: https://www.redcross.org/donate/dr/washington-wildfires-2026.html

Teen and Kid Closet provides clothing for often-overlooked population, the children in need for free: https://www.teenkidcloset.org

Partners Inland Northwest provides food, clothing, diapers, and emergency assistance: https://partnersinw.org/

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(Photo donated by a sangha family member)