Fire danger continues in the Pacific Northwest Saturday as flame-fueling winds reached their strongest point in days on Friday, challenging fire crews battling to keep destructive blazes from spreading in Spokane,

As of Thursday morning, the Spokane Area Fires are a reported 10,436 total acres large, with 913 structures confirmed damaged and containment is increasing on the three fires.

Firefighters made gains in containing the Spokane Complex wildfires, but weather conditions could lead to more spread as the week goes on.

The Old Trails and Autumn Lane fires were each 13% contained Wednesday, and the Fairview fire was 5% contained, according to fire officials.

Aaron Farinacci is accused of setting the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three burning around the city that have destroyed hundreds of buildings.

With rising temperatures and drier conditions, fires are more likely to explode. And with more people living next to forests, the results can be catastrophic.

A single statue of Mother Mary remains on the property where Marie Hughes and her disabled sister were forced to evacuate from during the Spokane Complex Fires

As emergency responders in Spokane, Wash., take stock of the damage from devastating wildfires, there's a prevailing sense the disaster could have been far worse.

The Spokane County Sheriff’s office asked the public to avoid the area around the Spokane County Interstate Fairgrounds to help with traffic congestion. This will help firefighters

Recent deadly fires in Paradise, Lahaina, Los Angeles and now Spokane are a sign of the future for those living in or near fire-prone areas.