State Fire Mobilization authorized for the Hope Fire Credit: khq.com The Hope Fire started on July 8, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m. This fire is estimated at 3,200 acres and growing… Story continues TRENDING NOW Camp Mystic Passed Inspection Days Before Deadly Flood July 9, 2025 Climate Change Triples European Heat Deaths July 9, 2025 Art Sleuth Finds Stolen History in Attic Box July 9, 2025 Pawn Stars Reject $375,000 Boxing Legend Item July 9, 2025 New Superman Ranks High Among Other Actors July 9, 2025 LATEST LOCAL NEWS Human remains found in Fort Hall River identified as missing Spokane woman Evacuations reduced for Aubrey White Fire in Riverside State Park Today’s Headlines: Hope Fire passes 3200 acres; Spokane Valley increases opioid exposure punishment My city was one of hundreds expecting federal funds to help manage rising heat wave risk – then EPA terminated the grants Spokane police looking for person of interest with history of burning in arson investigation