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Wildfires Burn Over 20,000 Acres in Washington, Killing At Least 2

FILE - This photo provided by WSDOT East (Washington State of Transportation) smoke from wildfires fill the sky at Salnave/SR 902 interchange in Spokane County, Wash., on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Authorities say a second person has died in wildfires in eastern Washington state that sparked Friday, burning hundreds of structures and closing a section of a major interstate. Fire officials said Monday, Aug. 21, a body was found in the area of the Oregon fire north of Spokane on Sunday. (WSDOT East via AP, File)
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Overview

  • Two major wildfires are burning in eastern Washington state.
  • The Gray Fire and Oregon Road Fire have combined to burn over 20,000 acres.
  • Hundreds of properties have been destroyed and thousands of people evacuated.
  • At least two fatalities have been reported, one on each fire.
  • Authorities are urging people to evacuate affected areas due to dangers like gas leaks and fallen trees.