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Explosive green and blue fireball seen over Pacific Northwest

A spectacular fireball streaked across the Pacific Northwest, captivating residents and sparking widespread curiosity.

By · Published August 17, 2026  04:56 UTC · Updated August 18, 2026  22:27 UTC

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A fireball was observed streaking across the skies of the Pacific Northwest, accompanied by flashes of light. The event was captured on security cameras and by witnesses across the region.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

Questions people are asking

What was the fireball seen over the Pacific Northwest?

The fireball was a meteor that streaked across the skies, producing a vivid display of green and blue light. Its origin and composition are not yet specified.

Where was the fireball visible?

The fireball was visible across the Pacific Northwest, including Spokane and western Washington. Videos from West Seattle and the Inland Northwest captured the event.

What colors were observed in the fireball?

The fireball exhibited green and blue colors, as described by The Spokesman-Review and The Seattle Times.

What happened

⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 9 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 9 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 7.
  • Primary Driver: A spectacular fireball streaked across the Pacific Northwest, captivating residents and sparking widespread curiosity.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

The Spokesman-Review first reported a fireball streaking across the skies of Spokane overnight. The event was described as a vivid display of green and blue light, visible to many residents. The Seattle Times and other outlets confirmed the sighting, describing an explosive fireball seen over the Pacific Northwest.

Videos from West Seattle and the Inland Northwest captured the meteor's trajectory, showing flashes of light following its passage. There is no contradiction between outlets. The fireball's origin and composition remain unspecified.

The event has sparked interest and discussion among residents and astronomers alike, with ongoing efforts to gather more information.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 43d ago.

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