Fires in Spokane, Washington, Burn 600 Structures, Force 60,000 Evacuations The devastating wildfires raging across Washington state have forced 60,000 evacuations and destroyed over 600 structures.
This disaster is a stark reminder of the consequences of human neglect and the unforgiving power of nature. A Legacy of Drought Climate change has left the Western United States parched and primed for disaster.
Washington state, in particular, has been ravaged by a severe drought that has lasted for years.