Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have caused heavy damage, with thousands of residents evacuated from their homes on Monday evening, according to reports.
The new development in the Spokane wildfires is that thousands of residents have been evacuated from their homes, following the destruction of dozens of homes and the mobilization of the National Guard. This update comes as the fires continue to cause heavy damage.
The Zioneer's coverage of the fires began on Sunday morning, August 2, at 07:16 Jerusalem, with initial reports of dozens of homes destroyed in a large fire. Shortly thereafter, the Washington National Guard confirmed it was mobilizing units and issuing evacuation orders for thousands of residents. Later, Israeli journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12) reported heavy damage. The corroboration of the story evolved from early unspecified reports to official statements by the National Guard and on-the-ground reporting.
The Spokane fires are part of a broader wildfire season in the western United States. As The Zioneer reported on June 28, massive wildfires forced evacuations in Utah and Colorado, burning thousands of acres of forest land.
The full extent of the damage and any casualties remain unconfirmed, and it is not yet clear how many structures have been destroyed or whether the fires are contained.
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