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Thousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.

NPR · Aug 2, 2026, 1:35 PM UTC

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."

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Thousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.

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