Wildfires Scorch Washington State, Triggering Emergency and Evacuations

Wildfires have burned more than 250,000 acres across Washington state, prompting an emergency declaration, widespread evacuations and power outages affecting 60,000 people. State officials said strong winds and high temperatures are driving the fast-moving fires.

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Wildfires scorch Washington state as thousands evacuated and emergency declared

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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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