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Washington fires burn 250,000 acres, triggering evacuations and power outages in region

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Washington fires burn 250,000 acres, triggering evacuations and power outages in region
Washington fires burn 250,000 acres, triggering evacuations and power outages in region
"When the sun sets, and the sun rises in the morning, I think we're going to be in shock to see some of the scenes that emerge out there," said Major General Gent Welsh of the National Guard.
Fires on more than 250,000 acres of Washington state prompt evacuations
Aug 1 - Wildfires across more than a quarter of a million acres in Washington state have prompted widespread evacuations and power outages in the Spokane area, state officials said on Saturday evening.
Reuters
Reuters2 hrs ago
Fires on more than 250,000 acres of Washington state prompt evacuations
Fires on more than 250,000 acres of Washington state prompt evacuations  Reuters
Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times🏁 first to report4 hrs ago
Spokane County power outage map, updates: Avista customers hardest hit as wildfire forces evacuations
Avista Corporation customers were the hardest hit. As of 9 p.m. local time, more than 30,000 customers were without power.
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