Washington state wildfires force evacuations in Spokane area as governor declares emergency
Wildfires burning across more than 250,000 acres in Washington state have forced evacuations in the Spokane area and caused power outages, officials said on Saturday. The fires are affecting communities in the eastern part of the state, with emergency services responding as conditions remain active. Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and imposed a burn ban in response to the spread of the blazes.Officials said the declaration was made on Saturday morning as multiple fires continued to burn. Ferguson said the state was facing a very serious situation and expressed sympathy for residents who were losing their homes. No... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
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