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Wildfires in Spokane, Wash., Force Thousands to Evacuate

First publishedAug 2, 00:48 UTC
Last updatedAug 2, 01:58 UTC · 7m ago
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Wildfires in Spokane, Wash., Force Thousands to Evacuate
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The Old Trails fire is seen from the Centennial Trail near West College Ave. in Spokane, Wash., on Saturday.

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A wildfire called the Old Trails fire started near Spokane, Washington. On Saturday, flames were visible from the Centennial Trail close to West College Avenue. The fire grew quickly and forced thousands of people to leave their homes. Firefighters are working to control the blaze and protect the area.

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Wildfires can destroy homes, harm health with smoke, and cost a lot to fight. They also show how dry weather and climate change increase fire risk.

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What caused the evacuation?
The Old Trails fire spread fast and threatened nearby neighborhoods.
Where was the fire seen?
It was seen from the Centennial Trail near West College Avenue in Spokane.
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