Washington Wildfire Crisis

Wind-driven wildfires in eastern Washington destroyed homes and displaced tens of thousands.

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Fast-moving wildfires in Washington destroy hundreds of homes: "Worst natural disaster our region has faced"

How to help Spokane residents during the wildfires

Eastern Washington fires destroy 600 structures and force 60,000 to evacuate

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Wildfires in Spokane County, Washington, forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate as three blazes, collectively called the Spokane Complex, burned through neighborhoods around the state’s second-largest city. Roughly 600 to 700 homes, businesses and other structures were destroyed, with no confirmed deaths or injuries as damage assessments continued. The fires, including the Old Trails and Autumn Lane fires, had burned about 5,390 acres and were 0% contained. Hot, dry, windy conditions prompted Level 3 evacuation orders and strained firefighting resources across the region.

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