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Washington State Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations and Destroy Hundreds of Structures

Wildfires in Eastern Washington have led to the evacuation of 60,000 people and destroyed approximately 600 structures. Thousands of firefighters are battling the blazes across the Pacific Northwest.

2 Aug, 14:52 — 3 Aug, 02:21
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APVery High22d ago

Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes - AP News

Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes  AP News

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NYTMostly Factual22d ago

Spokane Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Buildings as Thousands Evacuate

Firefighters were hopeful that weather conditions in Washington state could improve their efforts, but worried that fire might spread to a canyon, where it could expand rapidly.

By Christina Morales and Bernard Mokam

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wsjHigh22d ago

Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Homes in Washington State - WSJ

Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Homes in Washington State  WSJ

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The GuardianMostly Factual22d ago

Eastern Washington fires destroy 600 structures and force 60,000 to evacuate

Wildfires in and around Spokane have stretched ability of federal and local agencies to fight blazes Wildfires in eastern Washington state forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area while destroying at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures, authorities said on Sunday. The fires in and around Spokane, the state’s second largest city, burned about 8.2 sq miles (about 21 sq km), but they were among dozens across the western US that stretched the ability of federal, sta...

By Associated Press

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CNNMostly Factual22d ago

CNN video captures aftermath of devastating Spokane wildfire - CNN

CNN video captures aftermath of devastating Spokane wildfire  CNN

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual22d ago

Wildfires force mass evacuations across the Pacific Northwest

Fast-moving wildfires are forcing evacuations across Washington State, US and nearby British Columbia, Canada.

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cbcHigh22d ago

Destructive wildfires prompt evacuations in Washington state

About 5,000 homes have been evacuated and about 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that remained uncontained Sunday in eastern Washington state, authorities said.

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SCMPMostly Factual22d ago

Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced evacuation of 60,000 people

Wildfires in eastern Washington state forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area while destroying at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures, authorities said on Sunday. The fires in and around Spokane, the state’s second largest city, burned about 21 sq km (8.2 square miles) over the weekend and were among dozens of wildfires across the western US that stretched the ability of federal, state and local agencies to fight them. A total of about 1,000 sq km has burned...

By Associated Press

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globe-and-mailHigh22d ago

Eastern Washington wildfires prompt 60,000 evacuations, destroy 600 homes - The Globe and Mail

Eastern Washington wildfires prompt 60,000 evacuations, destroy 600 homes  The Globe and Mail

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual22d ago

Bordeaux wildfires force 220,000 evacuations; wine damage may emerge later

France's worst wildfires in decades now threaten Bordeaux's famed wine production. Smoke taint can subtly damage grapes, affecting taste and value for years. This danger arrives during a sensitive ripening period for the grapes. The wine industry already faces market pressures and export challenges. Climate change poses ongoing threats to this vital agricultural sector.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual22d ago

Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes

Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual22d ago

Eastern Washington fires burns 600 structures

Wildfires in eastern Washington state forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area while destroying at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures, authorities said Sunday. The fires in and around Spokane, the state's second largest city, burned about 21 square kilometers over the weekend and were among dozens of wildfires across the Western US that stretched the ability of federal, state and local agencies to fight them. A total of 1,000 square kilometers has burned across th

By The Korea Herald

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Times of India2 Aug, 14:52First to report

Bordeaux wildfires force 220,000 evacuations; wine damage may emerge later

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globe-and-mail2 Aug, 16:52

Eastern Washington wildfires prompt 60,000 evacuations, destroy 600 homes - The Globe and Mail

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hindustan-times2 Aug, 19:28

Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes

NYT2 Aug, 19:33

Spokane Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Buildings as Thousands Evacuate

delfi-lt2 Aug, 20:13

Per miškų gaisrus JAV mieste Spokane sudegė šimtai gyvenamųjų namų

AP2 Aug, 21:11

Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes - AP News

Al Jazeera2 Aug, 21:47

Wildfires force mass evacuations across the Pacific Northwest

observador2 Aug, 22:14

23h. Cerca de 28 mil bombeiros combatem as chamas nos EUA

cbc2 Aug, 22:48

Destructive wildfires prompt evacuations in Washington state

CNN2 Aug, 23:30

CNN video captures aftermath of devastating Spokane wildfire - CNN

The Guardian2 Aug, 23:33

Eastern Washington fires destroy 600 structures and force 60,000 to evacuate

yle-uutiset2 Aug, 23:39

Kymmeniä tuhansia evakuoitu Yhdysvaltain luoteisosien maastopaloissa

SCMP2 Aug, 23:59

Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced evacuation of 60,000 people

wsj3 Aug, 00:08

Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Homes in Washington State - WSJ

iefimerida3 Aug, 00:12

ΗΠΑ: Μεγάλες εκκενώσεις στην Ουάσιγκτον λόγω των πυρκαγιών -60.000 άνθρωποι απομακρύνθηκαν

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Korea Herald3 Aug, 02:21

Eastern Washington fires burns 600 structures

aftonbladet3 Aug, 02:42Latest update

60 000 på flykt undan bränder i Washington