Fires ravage Spokane, 60,000 evacuated, 600 buildings destroyed
The short version
Wildfires ravaged Spokane, Washington, destroying more than 600 buildings and forcing the evacuation of 60,000 residents. No deaths have been reported to date.
Three wildfires occurred in the Spokane area of Washington State.1 The flames spread rapidly under the effect of strong winds.3 The region is experiencing extreme drought and high temperatures, conditions that have favored the conflagration.5
Authorities ordered the evacuation of about 60,000 residents.4,3 At least 600 buildings have been destroyed or severely damaged.3 Hundreds of homes have been lost, according to the mayor of Spokane.4
No deaths have been confirmed so far.2 The fire services are fighting the three fire hotspots.1 The situation remains active, with the lights still on on Sunday.1
“Hundreds of homes and structures have been lost”
Why it matters
Spokane is the second largest city in Washington State, located east of Seattle.5
Washington State, in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, experiences droughts every summer that increase the risk of forest fires.5
This season, the region has experienced extreme drought and high temperatures, aggravating the spread of fires.5
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