Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated
Summary
Firefighters in Spokane, Washington have started controlling three wildfires that have caused many people to evacuate. About 850 buildings were destroyed, and around 67,000 people have left their homes. One fire was set on purpose by a man who was arrested, while the causes of the other two fires are still being investigated.Key Facts
- Three wildfires affected Spokane and nearby areas.
- Firefighters established containment lines around all the fires.
- Cooler weather helped firefighters, but hotter and drier days are expected soon.
- About 850 buildings have been destroyed or damaged.
- Around 67,000 people were forced to evacuate.
- One wildfire was started deliberately; the suspect was arrested and charged with arson.
- The other two fires were caused by separate people but may not have been deliberate.
- Some evacuees returned home, but many remain in shelters, hotels, or with friends.
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