Pacific Northwest residents evacuated over wildfire
Record wildfires have swept across the northwest United States, particularly in the state of Washington, leading to the evacuation of thousands of residents from their homes near Spokane. The fires have consumed over 80,900 hectares of land, an all-time record during the fourth consecutive drought year. Due to dangerous conditions, including a historic drought wave and strong winds, authorities declared a state of emergency and imposed a outdoor open fire ban until the end of September. They also issued immediate evacuation warnings for fire victims and set up shelters for displaced individuals. This season is among the most severe wildfire seasons in the region, with fires since July burning three million hectares—an area roughly the size of Belgium.
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