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Washington braces for weather that could fuel catastrophic fires

First publishedAug 5, 15:02 UTC
Last updatedAug 6, 14:15 UTC · 1m ago
11 outletCBS News11 outletSeattle Times11 outletCBS News22 outletsSeattle Times, Fox News Latest11 outletSeattle Times11 outletAxios11 outletNBC News33 outletsAl Jazeera, Fox News Latest, The Guardian US11 outletCBS News
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Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, have destroyed more than 800 buildings, and have sparked major air quality concerns. Meanwhile, blazes near Sacramento, California, threaten hundreds of homes.

Reported by 12 outlets CBS News, The Guardian US, NBC News, Al Jazeera, Axios, and 2 more. See all sources ↓

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In brief
What's the story?
Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, have destroyed more than 800 buildings, and have sparked major air quality concerns. Meanwhile, blazes near Sacramento, California, threaten hundreds of homes.
How widely is it covered?
12 outlets, average source rating 7.0/10.
When was it last updated?
1m ago.
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How outlets are framing the same story

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  • Coverage card4 outlets
    1Coverage
    Scouting report

    Firefighters start to contain Washington state wildfires as tens of thousands remain displaced

    Sources4
    TypeCoverage
    CBS News
    The Guardian US
    NBC News
    Al Jazeera
  • Coverage card1 outlet
    2Coverage
    Scouting report

    Climate change is fueling wildfire risk — and anxiety

    Sources1
    TypeCoverage
    Axios
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    3Coverage
    Scouting report

    Eyewitness describes suspicious encounter that helped launch Washington wildfire arson probe

    Sources1
    TypeCoverage
    Fox News Latest
  • Coverage card1 outlet
    4Coverage
    Scouting report

    New fire sparks west of Spokane, prompting brief evacuation order

    Sources1
    TypeCoverage
    Seattle Times
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