Wildfires destroy hundreds of homes in eastern Washington state
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Spokane, Washington, USA
2026-08-02
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Wildfires in eastern Washington have destroyed approximately 600 buildings and forced 5,000 evacuations. No deaths reported in the Spokane area, but conditions remain dangerous due to wind and terrain. Large fires also continue to burn in Idaho and Oregon.
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