“The whole northwest is heavily impacted right now,” said Keila Vizcarra, the spokesperson for the federal team handling the Big Grass Fire.

Washington is facing a destructive fire season, with wildfires burning about 425,000 acres, according to officials.

There are at least three fires in and around the city. Large parts of Spokane are under Level 3 evacuation orders, which read: "Leave NOW! This may be your only notice."