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Firefighters established containment lines around three wildfires affecting Spokane while preparing for hotter and drier weather; meanwhile, tens of thousands remain evacuated due to ongoing fire danger. The fires, one of which was caused by arson, have destroyed about 850 buildings and forced the evacuation of approximately 67,000 people since last weekend. Officials stressed that evacuation zones will remain in place for many days.

Millions of homes in London, Essex, Kent, and parts of eastern England are at risk of subsidence due to climate-driven hotter, drier summers. The British Geological Survey identified these areas as most vulnerable, noting ground shrinkage could damage property foundations, requiring mitigation measures.