Washington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate

Wildfires in eastern Washington state have destroyed hundreds of structures, forcing residents in the Spokane area to evacuate. By Monday morning, the fires burned approximately 12.5 square miles, leaving the sky filled with smoke and haze. Firefighters faced 0% containment of the blazes. However, forecasts for Monday indicated light winds and lower temperatures, which are expected to assist firefighting efforts as they continue to battle the destructive fires in the region.