Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations0

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• August 2, 2026

Wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have forced evacuations and caused power outages in the Washington state’s Spokane area, 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