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Wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in eastern Washington
- A fast-moving "Old Trails Fire" in northwest Spokane forced thousands to evacuate after gusty winds pushed flames and smoke across the Spokane River — flames were even visible from the highway.
- About 4 square miles have burned with zero containment as high winds and heat continue; the local utility enacted public-safety power shutoffs.
- Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency and the National Weather Service issued a "particularly dangerous situation" red-flag alert for the area.
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