Spokane wildfire rages for third day, forcing 65,000 to evacuate

Wildfires on the outskirts of Spokane, the second-largest city in the US state of Washington, entered their third day on August 3 local time.

The uncontained fire complex, comprising three separate wildfires, has burned over 32 square kilometers, damaged or destroyed at least 700 structures, and displaced approximately 65,000 residents – accounting for more than a quarter of Spokane's total population.

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