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Photos: Wildfires in Spokane lead to thousands of evacuations
Wildfires in Spokane have destroyed hundreds of homes and led to evacuation orders for 60,000 people.
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Society · NPRThousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.
There are at least three fires in and around the city. Large parts of Spokane are under Level 3 evacuation orders, which read: "Leave NOW! This may be your only notice."Read original ↗
Society · NPRWashington wildfires destroy homes, force thousands to evacuate
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown says nearly half of the city's neighborhoods have either been evacuated or are at risk as the fires remain uncontained.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsB.C. wildfires grow, put more than 5K under evacuation orders in past 24 hours
There are now approximately 130 wildfires burning in British Columbia, with BC Wildfire Service reporting almost half of those are considered out-of-control.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsB.C. wildfires continue to flare up, with almost 30 added in past 24 hours
Even if a wildfire is not threatening your community, the BC Wildfire Service is recommending that British Columbians be prepared if you need to leave quickly.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCold front could escalate B.C. wildfires ahead of August long weekend
Strong winds and dry thunderstorms are expected to worsen wildfire conditions across southern B.C this long weekend, as more than 1,800 properties remain under evacuation orders.Read original ↗
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