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Multiple Wildfires Rage Across Region | Spokane News
Two major wildfires are raging across Washington state, forcing evacuations and stretching firefighting resources thin. The Modrite Fire near Lake Roosevelt, sparked by lightning, has burned over 6,000 acres and destroyed five structures, with zero percent containment. Meanwhile, the Kaiser Canyon Fire in Okanogan County, fueled by winds, has scorched 62,000 acres, displaced over 1,000 people, and threatens 800 homes—all with no containment. Smaller fires east of the Cascades, including Lyons Ferry (34,000 acres), are also active, though no structures have been lost. Firefighters are shifting…
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