Charred homes, burned out cars - before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction
Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have destroyed approximately 600 homes, leading to mass evacuations. BBC Verify used before-and-after imagery to document the extent of the destruction in the city.
Why it matters
The report highlights the increasing frequency and severity of wildfire damage in the United States, emphasizing the impact on residential infrastructure.
Charred homes, burned out cars - before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction Close Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated due to wildfires around Washington state's second largest city, Spokane.
City officials say 600 homes have been destroyed as of Monday.
BBC Verify has matched videos posted online in the aftermath with images of the same streets before the fires to assess the damage.
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