Fires in Spokane destroy 600 structures and prompt 60,000 evacuations

Wildfires in eastern Washington have led to the evacuation of 60,000 residents in the Spokane area, destroying at least 600 structures. About 1,000 square kilometers have burned statewide, with some fires still uncontrolled. As dry weather persists, officials warn that the situation remains dangerous. Meanwhile, significant fires are ongoing in western Idaho, threatening homes and ranches, and a blaze in central Utah has more than doubled in size.

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