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Possible human remains found in home burned in Washington wildfire

Possible human remains found in home burned in Washington wildfire

Summary

A wildfire called the Upriver fire burned about 250 acres near Spokane, Washington, destroying around a dozen homes. Officials found possible human remains in a burned home where a resident had refused to evacuate, and authorities are working to confirm the identity and cause of death.

Key Facts

  • The Upriver fire began on Tuesday around 12:30 p.m. near Spokane, Washington.
  • The fire has burned about 250 acres and destroyed about a dozen homes.
  • Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate the area due to the dangerous fire.
  • Possible human remains were found in one of the burned homes where a resident did not leave.
  • Law enforcement officers tried to contact the resident but received no response before evacuating themselves.
  • The fire was driven by strong winds, making it move very quickly and creating tough conditions for firefighters.
  • About 10 to 15 aircraft were involved in fighting the fire, with more expected to arrive.
  • Washington Governor Bob Ferguson requested federal help from FEMA to support firefighting efforts.
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