Wildfires burning in the northwestern US city of Spokane destroy large parts of residential areas, leaving hundreds of buildings reduced to cinders, according to officials. Both outlets report that the fires spread quickly, moving through neighbourhoods and causing extensive damage across the city. In response, authorities order evacuations for a large portion of the population. One report says about 60,000 people are forced to leave their homes, while another describes thousands fleeing as the fast-moving blazes create a trail of destruction. Officials’ assessments cited include the scale of structural loss, with hundreds of structures reportedly razed or badly damaged. The reports focus on the immediate impact on residents and the rapid deterioration of conditions as the fires advance. Updates are ongoing as authorities continue to manage evacuations and assess damage across affected areas of Spokane.