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Dangerous wildfires in Washington are scorching thousands of acres, forcing evacuations, destroying homes, and straining firefighting resources as crews battle shifting winds and dry conditions.

More than 700 structures have been destroyed and 65,000 residents forced to evacuate as fast-moving wildfires sweep across Washington state, officials said, warning conditions could worsen.

Wildfires in Washington state have scorched more than 7,700 acres, damaging or destroying around 600 structures, officials said, as crews battled fast-moving flames and evacuation orders expanded.

Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, have rapidly expanded, destroying homes and forcing about 65,000 residents to evacuate as firefighters battle fast-moving, wind-driven flames.

Wildfires sweeping eastern Washington state have forced emergency evacuations, destroyed homes, and choked communities with smoke as crews battle fast-moving blazes amid hot, dry conditions.