Eastern Washington fires destroy 600 structures and force 60,000 to evacuate
Summary
Wildfires in eastern Washington have burned about 8.2 square miles around Spokane, destroying at least 600 buildings and forcing 60,000 people, including hospital patients, to evacuate. The fires are part of a larger wildfire crisis across the western US, with dry, hot weather making firefighting efforts difficult.Key Facts
- About 600 homes, businesses, and other structures were destroyed in the Spokane area fires.
- 60,000 people were ordered to evacuate the region.
- The fires burned roughly 8.2 square miles near Spokane, and about 390 square miles across Washington state overall.
- Several fires in the area remain uncontained due to dry, windy, and hot conditions.
- Evacuees included patients from the US Veterans Affairs hospital.
- Other western states like Idaho and Oregon are also fighting large wildfires threatening homes and ranches.
- The National Weather Service issued air quality and fire danger warnings for parts of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Nebraska, Arizona, California, and Nevada.
- Power outages affected up to 30,000 people at peak but improved to about 10,000 by Sunday.
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