Updated August 24, 2026.
This page will be updated as new information becomes available.

Real-time Information & Resources

Active Wildfire Information

• Watch Duty
  Real-time fire status, updates, and alerts.
• Washington Department of Natural Resources
  The Washington DNR Wildfire Intel Dashboard is active throughout the fire season and shows up-to-date information on wildfires affecting Washington state.
• Red Cross
  Essential services if an emergency has forced you to evacuate your home or disrupted your access to essential services.
  • Red Cross Shelter: Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA 99201
• Spokane County Sheriff’s Office
  Evacuation maps and emergency updates.

Air Quality

• EPA AirNow
  Current air quality index information.
• FEMA
  Minimizing the effects of wildfire smoke.

App Downloads: Emergency Preparedness, Information & Recovery Resources

• Watch Duty
  Real-time fire status, updates, and alerts.
• EPA AirNow
  Current and forecast air quality information.
• Red Cross
  Disaster preparation resources, National Weather Service alerts, live weather maps, and Red Cross shelter information.

Recovery Resources

Aug. 10, 2026 – Governor Ferguson issues emergency proclamation suspending state laws to help those impacted by wildfires
The Governor’s emergency proclamation waives business tax filing late fees for employers who can’t file or pay their second-quarter 2026 taxes on time because of the wildfires.

Aug. 21, 2026 – Governor Ferguson requests federal tax extension for individuals, businesses impacted by wildfire
Governor Ferguson sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent requesting disaster tax relief for people impacted by Washington’s wildfires. In his letter, Governor Ferguson requests a one-year postponement of all applicable deadlines for affected taxpayers to file and pay their federal taxes.

Aug. 20 – When rebuilding from fire damage, use L&I resources to protect against scams
The Department of Labor & Industries cautions homeowners rebuilding after this season’s fire damage should make sure to check out their contractor before making a decision or paying any money.

Southern Smoke Foundation

• Emergency Relief Fund

The Southern Smoke Foundation provides emergency financial assistance to food and beverage workers experiencing unexpected crises, including workers who have lost income or are facing unforeseen expenses.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Have worked in the food and beverage industry for at least the past six months.
• Average 30 or more hours per week. Hours may be combined across multiple food and beverage jobs.
• Have taxable income.

Eligible food and beverage workers can apply through the Southern Smoke Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund. Workers are encouraged to apply as soon as possible so applications can be reviewed and processed promptly.

• Workplace Flyers & Additional Resources

Printable workplace flyers are available for employers to share with team members so employees can privately access information about available resources. A fundraising kit and other materials are also available.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

• Disaster Recovery Loans
  Explore SBA’s low-interest disaster loans designed to help businesses of all sizes, homeowners, renters, and private nonprofit organizations recover from declared disasters. Repair existing damage or reduce future risks. These include Business Physical Disaster Loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), and mitigation assistance.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

• Financial assistance
  Information about SBA loans, as described above, as well as IRS Administrative Disaster Tax Relief.
• Employee assistance
  Resources to help your employees jump-start their recovery.
• Recovery Resource Library
  Find financial assistance, technical support, informational resources, and other recovery tools from federal agencies.
• Save Your Family Treasures
  These step-by-step instructions will help you stabilize your treasured objects and buy you time to make an informed decision about further treatment and handling of your family mementos.

Washington Employment Security Department

• Relief of benefit charges
• Penalty waivers for late tax payments and reports
• SharedWork program
• Temporary layoffs and standby

Washington Emergency Management Division

• Video: “You’ve been in a disaster. What happens next? How does recovery work?”
  Recommended steps to take if you experience losses due to a disaster.

Office of the Insurance Commissioner

• Emergency Order
  The Insurance Commissioner has issued an emergency order to provide relief to people affected by Washington wildfires.
• Website
  News and services from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner.
• Phone
  800-562-6900 (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday)
• Consult with an expert
  The OIC’s team of insurance experts can help you understand your insurance rights and answer your questions.

Preparation & Mitigation

Federal Resources

Ready.gov
Resources to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a wildfire.

• Prepare.
• Stay safe.
• Recover.

National Restaurant Association

• Always Ready Fire Preparedness
  A resource with actionable steps to take before, during, and after a fire to help everyone stay safe and help your business reopen quickly, either on-site or in a new location.

Washington Department of Labor & Industries

Employers in Washington state are required to provide paid sick leave to their employees. Employees are entitled to use accrued paid sick leave beginning on the 90th calendar day after the start of their employment.

Employees may use paid sick leave during a federal, state, or local state of emergency declaration.

Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide wildfire emergency on August 1, 2026. Refer to the L&I Paid Sick Leave Law poster for additional information about employer requirements.

Donation Information

• Spokane H.O.M.E. Starts Here Fund
  Donations will help provide assistance and connect those affected by the wildfires with critical resources as they begin the recovery process.
• Red Cross
  Help people affected by wildfires in Washington. Your donation enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to, and help people recover from these disasters.
• Innovia Foundation
  The Spokane Complex Wildfire Response Fund supports nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community organizations working to meet the needs of those affected by the Spokane Complex wildfires in our region.