Wildfires scorch Washington state as thousands evacuated and emergency declared

State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.

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Emergency declared in Washington state as wildfires see thousands evacuated

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An emergency has been declared in Washington state, where 60,000 people have been left without power as strong winds and high temperatures drive fast-moving wildfires.

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Wildfires scorch Washington state as thousands evacuated and emergency declared

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Emergency declared in Washington state as wildfires see thousands evacuated

An emergency has been declared in Washington state, where 60,000 people have been left without power as strong winds and high temperatures drive fast-moving wildfires.

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