Spokane-area wildfires drive mass evacuations in Washington state
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More than 60,000 people were ordered to evacuate parts of Washington state as multiple wildfires around Spokane burned unchecked, destroying hundreds of buildings and leaving thousands without power. Officials say the blazes are not contained, with extreme fire weather and gusty winds; Governor Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and sought federal assistance after speaking with President Trump. With warmer temperatures expected later in the week, climate-change–linked conditions continue to fuel fire risk, though there have been no confirmed deaths yet.
- Washington state wildfires force 60,000 people to evacuate homes BBC
- Spokane Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Buildings as Thousands Evacuate The New York Times
- Evacuations remain for thousands in northwest Spokane as Old Trails Fire continues to burn KREM
- Spokane schools open free Shadle Park camp for wildfire families NonStop Local KHQ
- Live updates: Almost 65,000 people evacuated as Spokane County wildfires cause ‘heartbreaking’ devastation CNN
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