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Spokane Fires Leave Communities in Ash | Lafayette Louisiana News
Wildfires tore through eastern Washington, leaving neighborhoods in ruins and hundreds homeless as crews battle lingering hot spots. In Spokane, charred yards and melted bins contrast sharply with untouched lawns nearby, while elderly residents like Miriam and Daniel Sim grapple with whether to rebuild at their age. No deaths reported, but missing person reports were initially feared. The blaze is part of a Western U.S. fire crisis—over 390 square miles burned in Washington alone, fueled by drought—with similar devastation unfolding in Utah, Idaho, and Oregon. Authorities urge residents to…
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