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Governor Ferguson has declared a statewide wildfire emergency as record-breaking fires rage across drought-stricken Eastern Washington, fueled by extreme heat, dry conditions, and strong winds. With over 1,000 fires burning nearly 425,000 acres — and more than 200,000 acres consumed by just 12 major blazes — crews are stretched thin. A strict statewide ban on all outdoor burning is now in effect to prevent new ignitions. The National Guard has been deployed with 110 troops, adding to existing helicopter teams, while federal aid is being mobilized. Officials urge extreme caution: avoid any potential sparks, inspect vehicles for hazards, and never discard smoking materials near dry vegetation. This is one of the busiest wildfire years on record — and it’s only August.

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