Fast-moving wildfire in Washington state prompts evacuations
Summary
A wildfire called the Old Trails Fire started in eastern Washington state and spread quickly because of strong winds and very hot weather. Thousands of people were told to leave their homes, and officials declared a state of emergency as the fire burned about 4 square miles and damaged buildings.Key Facts
- The fire began around noon on Saturday and burned brush and grass.
- The fire quickly moved toward residential neighborhoods in Spokane.
- A state of emergency was declared in Spokane due to the fire.
- Officials do not yet know the full amount of damage from the fire.
- Nearly 4 square miles (10 square kilometers) were burned by the evening.
- Firefighters had no containment of the fire as winds kept it spreading.
- Power company Avista shut off electricity in the area to reduce fire risk.
- The National Weather Service issued a "particularly dangerous situation" alert for eastern Washington.
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