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SECURITYAug 2 · 02:37 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

Wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in eastern Washington

A wind-driven wildfire, the Old Trails Fire, caused evacuations in eastern Washington after spreading rapidly due to high temperatures and strong winds. The fire crossed the Spokane River, burned 4 square miles, and led to power shutoffs and a state of emergency declaration by Gov. Bob Ferguson.

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