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Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes
A wildfire driven by high winds in eastern Washington forced the evacuation of 1,500 residents and destroyed some homes in Spokane. The fire, which started Tuesday, burned 225 acres and was 10% contained by Wednesday, with officials assessing damage and warning of increased wind risks.
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