Washington Wildfires: 67,000 Evacuated, Hundreds of Homes Destroyed

Thairath•International•3d ago

Reader Briefing

Wildfires in Washington state have forced the evacuation of over 67,000 people and destroyed approximately 850 buildings.

•Wildfires have broken out in three locations around Spokane, Washington.
•Over 67,000 people were evacuated and approximately 850 buildings were destroyed.
•The Old Trails fire was caused by arson, while Autumn Lane and Fairview fires were caused by human activity.
•Firefighters are working to control the blazes amid warnings of high temperatures and strong winds.

•Massive gray smoke from wildfires has covered the mountain ranges around Spokane, Washington, making the ridges nearly invisible.
•Firefighters utilized cooler weather over the past two days to urgently create firebreaks and control flames across three fire points.
•Approximately 850 buildings have been destroyed and over 67,000 people have been evacuated since the fires started last weekend.
•No deaths have been reported, though officials are still surveying the full extent of property damage.
•Authorities have allowed some affected residents to return home, while many others remain in shelters at the Spokane Convention Center, hotels, rentals, or with relatives.
•The Old Trails fire was caused by arson, leading to the arrest and charging of a suspect by police.
•The Autumn Lane and Fairview fires were also caused by human action, though not intentionally, and remain under investigation.
•Weather forecasts indicate temperatures could rise to nearly 37 degrees Celsius with dry air and strong winds by the end of the week, potentially intensifying the fires.

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Spokane(สโปแคน)ℹ️

A city in Washington state surrounded by mountains affected by wildfires.

Washington(วอชิงตัน)

A state in the United States where the wildfires occurred.

Spokane Convention Center(ศูนย์ประชุมเมืองสโปแคน)ℹ️

A location serving as a shelter for people evacuated from the wildfires.