Washington state wildfires

Washington wildfires scorch over 2,50,000 acres of land; trigger mass evacuations

Thousands of firefighters battled multiple wildfires across Washington state on Saturday. Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and imposed a burn ban. The fast-moving Old Trails Fire in Spokane threatened thousands of structures and forced evacuations. Power utility Avista implemented safety shutoffs, leaving many customers without electricity. Officials confirmed some structures were destroyed as the extent of damage was assessed.

Wildfires On Over 250,000 Acres Across Washington State Prompt Evacuations

About 4,000 people were fighting more than a dozen fires throughout the state

Washington families return to burned homes as wildfires force mass evacuations

Three fast-moving wildfires tore through Spokane County, Washington, over the weekend, forcing about 60,000 people to evacuate and leaving some residents to sift through hot rubble for belongings as firefighters battled the blazes. No serious injuries or deaths had been reported, while the cause of the fires remained under investigation.

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