Zeci de mii de persoane evacuate din cauza incendiilor de vegetaţie din nord-vestul Statelor Unite

Firefighters in Spokane, Washington, are battling wildfires that have led to mass evacuations and significant destruction. Over 60,000 residents were ordered to evacuate as hundreds of buildings were destroyed. The mayor reported ongoing assessments of potential casualties. The fires, exacerbated by drought and climate change, have affected over 2,180 hectares. Authorities issued maximum evacuation alerts, and the National Guard is assisting firefighting efforts. Air quality is expected to deteriorate due to smoke accumulation.