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Wildfires rage across eastern Washington, forcing 60,000 to flee Spokane as flames devour 600 homes and businesses—including VA hospital patients. Sparked by lightning, the blazes scorched 8 square miles under brutal dry heat and high winds that hamper firefighting. Three major fires—Old Trails, Fairview, and Meadowview—have officials declaring a state of emergency. Smoke choked the sky, residents panicked, and while no injuries yet, experts warn the danger is far from over. The crisis isn’t isolated: neighboring Idaho and Oregon are also battling dangerous fire conditions fueled by wind and terrain.

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