{
  "id": 60907,
  "title": "Thousands Put Under Evacuation Orders In Spokane Area As Wildfires Spread",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/thousands-put-under-evacuation-orders-in-spokane-area-as-wildfires",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T20:49:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Forbes",
    "slug": "forbes",
    "url": "https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2026/08/02/thousands-put-under-evacuation-orders-in-spokane-area-as-wildfires-spread/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A series of wildfires have forced thousands of residents in eastern Washington to evacuate their homes, with conditions deemed \"very dry\" and breezy winds expected to worsen the situation. Three major fires, Fairview Fire, Autumn Lane Fire, and Old Trails Fire, have burned an estimated 5,390 acres near Spokane, with at least 600 structures destroyed, though the exact number remains unclear. The fires are currently 0% contained, and over 900 personnel are fighting the blazes, with more on the way. Washington State has seen over 1,000 wildfires this year, with 425,000 acres burned so far, making it the worst fire season since 2021. The National Weather Service warned of hazardous fire weather conditions, predicting 20-35 mph wind gusts and very dry conditions on Sunday, increasing the risk of rapid fire spread.",
  "summary": "Washington is facing a destructive fire season, with wildfires burning about 425,000 acres, according to officials.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}