Charred homes, burnt out cars
Wildfires in Washington state have destroyed hundreds of homes, leading to mass evacuations near Spokane. The report also covers various international news items, including U.S.-Canada trade tensions and local incidents in Seattle and Washington D.C.
Why it matters
The destruction caused by wildfires highlights the increasing impact of climate-related disasters on infrastructure and public safety.
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.
Produced by Mabel Pickering. Verification by Thomas Copeland and Jake Horton. Graphics by Mark Edwards.
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