Wildfires Force Evacuations in Eastern Washington State
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Washington Department of Natural Resources
Spokane, Washington, USA
July 2026
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Dry winds have fanned wildfires in eastern Washington, forcing hundreds to flee. The Fairview and Old Trails fires have consumed thousands of acres. Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and an outdoor burn ban.
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