About 60,000 ordered to evacuate from fires in Spokane, Washington - Reuters

About 60,000 ordered to evacuate from fires in Spokane, Washington  Reuters

Washington state wildfires force 60,000 people to evacuate homes

Videos from Spokane - the second most populus city in Washington - show huge plumes of smoke and roaring fires close to nearby houses.

Virulent wildfires raze entire neighbourhoods in Washington state

At least 600 buildings have been destroyed in wildfires in the US state of Washington. One of 15 fires currently burning tore through the state's second-largest city Spokane. A number of unfavourable weather conditions have made this summer's fire season in the state particularly strong, with over 1,000 square kilometres burned through.

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Washington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate

Light winds and lower temperatures are in the forecast to help firefighters with wildfires in eastern Washington state that have forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area

By John Hanna

Thousands flee wildfires in US northwest city of Spokane

Fast-moving fires left a trail of destruction in the northwestern US city of Spokane, with officials reporting hundreds of structures reduced to cinders.

Wildfires raze neighbourhoods in US

Wildfires are devastating Spokane, Washington, with hundreds of structures lost and thousands evacuated. Learn about the ongoing Spokane wildfires and thei Read More: https://punchng.com/wildfires-raze-neighbourhoods-in-us/

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