Wildfires burning on the outskirts of Spokane, Washington destroy more than 700 buildings and trigger large-scale evacuations. Multiple outlets report that fast-moving fires are cutting through forested areas and nearby neighborhoods, with officials describing the blazes as uncontained and spreading over several days.

The fires erupt near Spokane’s northern fringe close to the Idaho border and have burned thousands of hectares/acreage, though reported totals vary by source and update time. Estimates cited include roughly 3,200 hectares (about 8,000 acres) and figures above 10,000 acres, reflecting changing measurements as incidents develop. Reuters-style numbers are not included here, but outlets consistently note extensive damage to homes and other structures, and that evacuees number around 64,000 to 65,000 people.

Some differences appear in how sources frame timing and totals. Rappler and others emphasize destruction “since erupting” on Saturday, while The Independent cites earlier figures focused on about 600 structures and about 5,000 homes evacuated as of Sunday. Other outlets also highlight degraded air quality across parts of the Pacific Northwest due to smoke and ongoing drought conditions.