Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 60,000 people
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Wildfires burning in eastern Washington state have forced the evacuation of approximately 60,000 residents in the Spokane area. Authorities confirmed on Sunday that the blazes have destroyed at least 600 structures, including homes and businesses.
The fires are concentrated in and around Spokane, which is the state's second-largest city. The scale and intensity of the blazes have placed a significant strain on the resources and capabilities of local and federal agencies tasked with fighting them.
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The Guardian World (GB)Stretching the operational capacity of federal and local firefighting agencies