Thousands of people in Spokane, Washington, are under evacuation orders as at least three wildfires burn in and around the city, according to NPR.
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Thousands of people in and around Spokane, Washington, are under evacuation orders as wildfires burn across the area, according to NPR.
There are at least three fires in and around the city, NPR reported. Large parts of Spokane have been placed under Level 3 evacuation orders.
A Level 3 order reads: “Leave NOW! This may be your only notice,” according to NPR.
NPR’s report did not include additional details on the causes of the fires, the extent of any damage, or whether injuries had been reported.
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The evacuation orders affect thousands of residents in and around Spokane. Key details, including the causes of the fires, the extent of any damage and whether there are injuries, were not yet available in NPR's report.
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- Photos: Wildfires in Spokane lead to thousands of evacuations
NPR News: Wildfires in Spokane have destroyed hundreds of homes and led to evacuation orders for 60,000 people.
- Thousands of people under evacuation order from wildfires in Spokane, Wash.
NPR News: There are at least three fires in and around the city. Large parts of Spokane are under Level 3 evacuation orders, which read: "Leave NOW! This may be your only notice."