Event Brief
Old Trails Fire prompts evacuations in Washington
Filed: Aug 02, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: The Old Trails Fire started Saturday and spread quickly toward residential areas, prompting evacuations.
WHO: Local authorities
WHAT: Evacuations were prompted as the Old Trails Fire spread toward residential areas.
WHEN: Aug 02, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
WHERE: Washington state
WHY: The cause of the fire has not been reported.
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