Washington wildfire destroys 185 homes, kills 1 amid hot, windy conditions

The Gray Fire started Friday west of Medical Lake and rapidly grew over 9,500 acres.
The blaze jumped Interstate 90, forcing closures, and prompted level 3 evacuations of several communities.
Eastern State Hospital sheltered patients in place as fires threatened the facility.
One fatality was reported and 185 structures have been destroyed so far.
Gusty winds, triple-digit temperatures, and dry conditions fueled the fires and challenged firefighters.