Wildfires scorch Washington state as thousands evacuated and emergency declared
✓Wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have forced evacuations and caused power outages in the Washington state's Spokane area, US officials said.
Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and burn ban on Saturday morning.
"Our state is facing a very serious situation with multiple fires, and our hearts go out to Washingtonians who are losing their homes", Ferguson said.
According to officials, no injuries or fatalities have been reported.
Spokane is the state's second most populous city.
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Multiple wildfires across Washington state have burned over 250,000 acres, prompting evacuations in the Spokane region and causing power disruptions. Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and burn ban on Saturday morning. Officials report no injuries or fatalities to date.
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Wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have forced evacuations and caused power outages in the Washington state's Spokane area, US officials said.
Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and burn ban on Saturday morning.
"Our state is facing a very serious situation with multiple fires, and our hearts go out to Washingtonians who are losing their homes", Ferguson said.
According to officials, no injuries or fatalities have been reported.
Spokane is the state's second most populous city.
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Wildfires have burned across more than 250,000 acres in Washington state The Spokane area has been significantly affected Power outages have occurred in affected regions Thousands of residents have been evacuated Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and burn ban on Saturday morning No injuries or fatalities have been reported Spokane is Washington state's second most populous city
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- Wildfires have burned more than 250,000 acres across Washington state, particularly in the Spokane area
- Washington's governor declared a statewide emergency and burn ban on Saturday
- Thousands have been evacuated and power outages reported; no injuries or fatalities recorded so far
- Spokane, the state's second-largest city, is among the affected areas