SECURITYAug 3 · 03:40 UTCSEATTLE TIMESIsabella Breda and Conrad Swanson

As Spokane burns, wildfires erupt across WA, amid a parched forecast

Wildfires east of the Cascades experienced significant growth over the weekend, with no rain expected in the Spokane area, exacerbating the situation. The parched forecast indicates ongoing drought-like conditions with no immediate relief.

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