Spokane-area fires destroy about 600 structures as evacuations continue
Fast-moving fires near Spokane destroyed about 600 structures and drove large-scale evacuations as Washington declared a statewide wildfire emergency.
Fast-moving fires near Spokane destroyed about 600 structures and drove large-scale evacuations as Washington declared a statewide wildfire emergency.
About 60,000 people were evacuated in the Spokane area by Aug. 2 after wind-driven fires destroyed at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures, authorities said.