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Wildfire Response – August 2026

Wildfire Response – August 2026

Spokane Colleges is monitoring and responding to the Spokane Complex wildfires and the Modrite wildfire, burning near the Inchelium campus. This page contains current information and resources for students and employees impacted by these fires.

Campus Status:

  • July 31, 2026 – Suspended Operations declared for Inchelium Campus, due to fire activity in the area. The site is closed.
  • August 3, 2026 – All Spokane Colleges locations resume normal operations (except Inchelium), keeping flexibility for impacted employees and students at the forefront.

Student Resources:

The health, safety and wellbeing of our students comes first, before assignments, deadlines or any academic obligation. Our faculty have been asked to be flexible with our students about coursework, attendance and other academic matters. We want you to know that support is available.

If you need flexibility with coursework, attendance, registration, or other academic matters, please check in with your instructor(s) or student services teams. We will work with you.

Spokane Community College Campus locations:

Spokane Falls Community College Campus locations  

Withdraw from classes

If you need to withdraw from your summer classes due to circumstances related to the wildfires, you may submit a Summer Quarter Withdrawal Exception Form through the end of Fall Quarter 2026

 

Library Technology Checkout

Need access to technology? The library has laptops, computers and Wi-Fi hotspots available for checkout to currently enrolled students. Visit the library website for availability and checkout information.

 
 

Emergency Assistance

Currently enrolled students who need immediate financial assistance may apply through the Spokane Colleges Foundation Emergency Aid Program.

 

Mental Health & Wellness

Counseling and mental health services are available if you need someone to talk to:

 

Additional SFCC Support

SFCC’s Basic Needs Boutique currently has clothing, bedding, dishes and glassware, children’s toys, curtains, overnight hygiene kits, a cool space with charging stations for electronic devices. Reach out at SFCC.BasicNeeds@sfcc.spokane.edu

 

Tribal Relations

Dr. Naomi Bender, Director of Tribal Relations, is available for support, guidance, and consultation at 509-434-5121 or email Naomi.Bender@ccs.spokane.edu

Community Resources:

Community Resources Available to Those Impacted by Fires - City of Spokane, Washington

Nuestras Raices – 1214 E. Sprague Ave, Spokane Nuestras Raices | Latinos

Ways to Help:

  • Our Students – Students impacted by the fires are seeking emergency aid from the Spokane Colleges Foundation. Donate to Emergency Aid for Students, if you’d like to contribute to the emergency aid fund to help SFCC and SCC students.
  • Our Community - The Innovia Foundation has established a Spokane Complex Wildfire Response Fund to support immediate needs related to the ongoing fires in the Spokane region through donations to non-profits supporting fire victims. If you would like to donate, visit innovia.org

Questions?

Call 509-434-5162.