Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations

BBC Published Aug 2, 2026 Reviewed Aug 2, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors

Wildfires across more than 250,000 acres forced evacuations and caused power outages in the Washington state's Spokane area.

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Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and burn ban on Saturday morning.

Governor Bob Ferguson, Governor

No injuries or fatalities have been reported.

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Spokane is Washington state's second most populous city.

Wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have forced evacuations and caused power outages in the Washington state's Spokane area, officials said.

Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and burn ban on Saturday morning.

"Our state is facing a very serious situation with multiple fires, and our hearts go out to Washingtonians who are losing their homes", Ferguson said.

According to officials, no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Spokane is the state's second most populous city.

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