Washington has declared a state of emergency as multiple fast-moving wildfires continue to burn across Spokane County, forcing evacuations, damaging structures and cutting power to tens of thousands of residents.
Governor Bob Ferguson issued the emergency declaration on Saturday, describing the situation as "very serious" as firefighters battled more than a dozen major wildfires across the state amid strong winds, extremely dry conditions and worsening air quality. The declaration also includes a statewide burn ban, while the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to help offset firefighting costs.
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