Spokane neighbourhood 'wiped out' as fires destroy hundreds of buildings
Officials are still battling to contain wildfires that have destroyed at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes, in a Spokane neighbourhood.
A devastating series of fires has swept through a neighbourhood in Spokane, Washington, leaving behind a landscape of ruins. Officials say the blazes have destroyed at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes, and efforts to contain them are still underway. A BBC team reporting from the area described the destruction as complete, with the neighbourhood effectively wiped out.
Fire crews are working around the clock to gain control of the flames, but the sheer scale of the fire has made the task difficult. The exact extent of the damage remains unclear, and authorities caution that the number of destroyed buildings could increase before the fires are fully brought under control.
Local residents have been left stunned by the speed and intensity of the disaster. Many have lost everything and are now seeking temporary shelter and assistance. In the meantime, officials are prioritising firefighting operations and working to ensure the safety of the community. The road to rebuilding is likely to be a long one, but the community has already begun to show resilience in the face of tragedy.
