On Saturday, Matthew Kincanon was enjoying coffee at home near the Spokane River when the Old Trails Fire erupted a few miles from his house. The blaze began in a remote area but threatened to spread from hiking trails and open spaces.
According to Inside Climate News, the Old Trails Fire is a relatively small incident, covering only a few hundred acres, yet it is situated in an area that could allow it to expand. The report highlights that the fire’s location puts nearby recreational and natural areas at risk as it moves.
The incident occurs amid a record‑setting Northwestern fire season that has shown no signs of slowing, underscoring the growing impact of climate change on regional wildfire activity.