Washington wildfires ‘worst disaster’ state has ever faced, says Spokane mayor
- More than 60,000 people have had to be evacuated from their homes in Washington state, after three summer wildfires combined to devastate the region, according to local officials.
- The trio of blazes – the Old Trails Fire, the Fairview Fire and the Autumn Lane Fire – are being collectively referred to as the Spokane Complex Fire and have already burned a combined 7,708 acres and are currently 0 percent contained.
- Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove said there are 15 wildfires burning across the state in total right now, which have consumed 250,000 acres.
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- More than 60,000 people have had to be evacuated from their homes in Washington state, after three summer wildfires combined to devastate the region, according to local officials.
- The trio of blazes – the Old Trails Fire, the Fairview Fire and the Autumn Lane Fire – are being collectively referred to as the Spokane Complex Fire and have already burned a combined 7,708 acres and are currently 0 percent contained.
- Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove said there are 15 wildfires burning across the state in total right now, which have consumed 250,000 acres.
Sources: The Independent