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US wildfires: Tens of thousands evacuated in Washington state
Published 11 August 2026 · world
Firefighters in Washington state have slowed major wildfires, allowing tens of thousands to return, after blazes forced about 65,000 people to evacuate in Spokane and
Firefighters in Washington state have slowed major wildfires, allowing tens of thousands to return, after blazes forced about 65,000 people to evacuate in Spokane and destroyed more than 900 homes.
Across western North America, fires stretch from British Columbia through Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and California. Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports from Spokane, United States.
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Published: August 11, 2026 • 4:15 PM IST · Updated: August 11, 2026 • 4:42 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Firefighters in Washington state have slowed major wildfires, allowing tens of thousands to return, after blazes forced about 65,000 people to evacuate in Spokane and destroyed more than 900 homes.
Across western North America, fires stretch from British Columbia through Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and California.
Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports from Spokane, United States.
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