Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes

Wildfires in eastern Washington have destroyed 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes near Spokane. The fires, including Old Trails Fire, Fairview Fire, and Meadowview Fire, have burned 8.2 square miles and are exacerbated by strong winds and challenging terrain. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency as federal and local agencies struggle to contain the blazes.