Wildfire in Spokane destroys homes, forces evacuations
The Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington, has burned over 2,300 acres as of Saturday night, prompting Level 3 evacuation orders in areas bordered by Rutter Road, Strong Road, the Spokane River, and Division Street.
An evacuation shelter is set up at Spokane Falls Community College's small gymnasium, and an animal shelter has opened at the Spokane County Fairgrounds.
More than 30,000 Avista Corporation customers and over 10,000 Inland Power & Light customers lost power due to the fire as of 9 p.m. local time.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency because of drought, high temperatures, and high winds exacerbating record-setting wildfires.
Videos shared by local residents appear to show the Dwight Merkel Sports Complex on fire and homes and businesses impacted by the blaze.
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