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Spokane Evacuations as Fast-Moving Wildfires Trigger National Guard Activation

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Source: KPTV
Spokane Evacuations as Fast-Moving Wildfires Trigger National Guard Activation
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Two fast-moving wildfires in Spokane County forced evacuation orders as the Old Trails Fire spread toward northwest and northeast Spokane; by evening about 4 square miles burned with zero containment. The Washington National Guard was activated to help responders, Gov. Ferguson declared a state of emergency, and a statewide burn ban with red-flag warnings was issued through Sept. 30; Avista implemented public safety power shutoffs as crews work to contain the fires and assess damages.

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  1. Fast-moving wildfires threaten city of Spokane, WA; National Guard activated  KPTV
  2. Level 3 evacuations expanded for 979-acre Fairview Fire in Mead  NonStop Local KHQ
  3. Washington state wildfires spark evacuations  BBC
  4. Evacuation orders expanded east to North Austin Road for wildfire in Northwest Spokane  KXLY.com
  5. Thousands evacuated from northwest Spokane as Old Trails Fire continues to burn  KREM

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