In brief
Drone footage reveals the massive impact of the Spokane wildfires, which scorched 10,000 acres and destroyed over 900 homes. The fires forced the evacuation of more than 64,000 residents in a region hit by drought. With no serious injuries reported, the blaze remains the top priority for U.S. firefighting crews. The footage underscores the scale of the disaster amid widespread wildfires across the Pacific Northwest.
Severe wildfires in Spokane, Washington and surrounding areas burned 10,000 acres and destroyed more than 900 homes. Over 64,000 residents were evacuated as strong winds rapidly spread the flames.
The fires became the highest firefighting priority in the US amid widespread drought and ongoing wildfires across the Pacific Northwest in early August. No serious injuries or deaths were reported in Spokane.
