‘Wiped out’ - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires
Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have destroyed at least 860 buildings, leading to widespread evacuations and the arrest of one arson suspect. The BBC reports on the extensive damage to local neighborhoods as the community grapples with the aftermath.
Why it matters
The destruction highlights the increasing frequency and severity of wildfires in the U.S. and the resulting humanitarian and economic impact on local communities.
‘Wiped out’ - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires Close Thousands of residents are still under mandatory evacuation orders in Spokane, Washington, where wildfires have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes.
One suspect has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection to one of the fires burning in the city.
The BBC’s Max Matza reports from one neighbourhood impacted by the blazes.
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