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Washington wildfires rage amid drought and high winds

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A significant wildfire disaster is unfolding in Spokane, Washington, driven by record-setting drought conditions and high winds. Multiple fires near the city have caused substantial structure loss and forced evacuations. Governor Bob Ferguson has declared a state of emergency and issued a statewide burn ban due to the extreme conditions, with moderate to extreme drought affecting 1.8 million residents in the state. The region is also experiencing dangerous air quality due to wildfire smoke, prompting air quality alerts. AI

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Washington wildfires rage amid drought and high winds

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Marshall Shepherd, Senior Contributor ·

    The Wildfire Disaster Unfolding In Spokane, Washington

    A major wilfire and air quality disaster is unfolding in Spokane, Washington and surrounding areas. Here's the lastest information.

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