Firefighters start to contain Washington state wildfires as tens of thousands remain displaced
Summary
Firefighters in Washington state have started to control three wildfires near Spokane after cooler weather helped their efforts. These fires have forced about 67,000 people to leave their homes and destroyed around 850 buildings, with more hot and dry weather expected soon.Key Facts
- Three wildfires are burning near Spokane, Washington’s second-largest city.
- About 67,000 people have been evacuated due to the fires.
- Around 850 buildings have been destroyed or damaged, but no deaths have been reported.
- One fire was started deliberately by a man who was arrested and charged with arson.
- Two other fires were also started by people, though it is unclear if they were intentional.
- Cooler weather helped firefighters establish containment lines, but hotter, drier days are expected.
- Evacuation orders remain in place as officials are still concerned about fire danger.
- Washington is experiencing one of its worst wildfire seasons, with 16 active fires burning over 672 square miles.
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