Wildfires Force 60K Evacuations in Spokane | Hattiesburg News

Wildfires ripped through eastern Washington, forcing 60,000 people from their homes in Spokane as at least 600 structures—including homes and businesses—were destroyed. No injuries or missing persons have been reported yet, but the U.S. Veterans Affairs hospital evacuated all patients amid rising danger. Flames consumed entire neighborhoods, leaving only chimneys behind, while high winds up to 45 mph and rugged terrain hampered firefighting efforts. The crisis isn’t isolated—similar blazes rage across Idaho and Oregon, turning the entire Northwest into a smoke-choked emergency zone as residents flee in terror. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bd3a1751e9f0030e