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Thousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.

By Robbie GriffithsAugust 2, 2026·Source: NPR·0 views

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People watch Old Trails Fire from W. Northwest Blvd., Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Spokane, Wash.

There are at least three fires in and around the city. Large parts of Spokane are under Level 3 evacuation orders, which read: "Leave NOW! This may be your only notice."

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