Spokane wildfires destroy homes and force evacuations

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Three wildfires in the Spokane area burned over 10,000 acres, destroyed more than 900 homes, and forced over 64,000 residents to evacuate.

Spokane wildfires destroy more than 900 homes

Severe wildfires in Spokane, Washington, and surrounding areas burned 10,000 acres and destroyed more than 900 homes, according to BBC News.
More than 64,000 residents were evacuated as strong winds rapidly spread the flames.
The fires became the highest firefighting priority in the US amid widespread drought and ongoing wildfires across the Pacific Northwest in early August.
Drone footage of the aftermath captured the scale of the damage from the air.
No serious injuries or deaths were reported in Spokane.

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