Fast-Moving Wildfires Ravage Spokane, Washington, Forcing 60,000 to Evacuate

Fast-moving wildfires have broken out in and around Spokane in the US state of Washington, destroying hundreds of buildings and forcing about 60,000 people to evacuate. The fires have burned roughly 1,000 square kilometers, and the state has declared a state of emergency. Firefighting efforts are continuing as the blazes remain out of control, and officials describe parts of Spokane as resembling a war zone.