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SECURITYAug 2 · 16:02 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy JOHN HANNA, Associated Press

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, burning over 8.2 square miles near Spokane. The fires, named Old Trails, Fairview, and Meadowview, are exacerbated by strong winds and challenging terrain, prompting a state of emergency and a red flag weather alert.

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Old Trails FiretopicFairview FiretopicMeadowview FiretopicBenjamin CosselpersonWashington Gov. Bob FergusonpersonNational Weather ServiceorganizationSpokaneplacefederal response team from Californiaorganization
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