Wind-driven wildfire in Spokane prompts evacuations, destroys structures (opens original article in a new tab)

A wind-driven wildfire in Spokane, Washington, led to evacuations of over 11,000 people and destruction of some structures, with federal help requested as conditions remained dangerous.

• More than 11,000 people in Spokane, Washington, were under evacuation orders due to a wind-driven wildfire
• At least some structures were lost in the Upriver Fire, which started on Tuesday and threatened a densely populated area
• Federal assistance was requested as the wildfire continued to spread under red flag weather conditions