Spokane wildfires in Washington burn 600 structures, force 60,000 evacuations
Wildfires in the Spokane area of Washington state have destroyed 600 structures and forced 60,000 people to evacuate, while about 1,000 square kilometres have burned statewide.
Wildfires raging near Spokane in Washington state have caused widespread destruction, with flames destroying 600 structures and forcing 60,000 residents to evacuate their homes.
In total, approximately 1,000 square kilometres (386 square miles) of land have burned across Washington state. Some of the fires remain uncontained, meaning they are still spreading and threatening additional areas.
The scale of the disaster is reflected in the large number of damaged buildings and the massive displacement of people. Authorities continue to work on bringing the blazes under control, but the situation remains serious as several fires are still not fully contained.
