Massive wildfires in the US state of Washington force the evacuation of a large number of residents

Washington – 3/8 (KUNA) – Officials in the state of Washington, located in the northwestern United States, said that the massive wildfires that broke out on Saturday have so far consumed more than 30,000 square kilometers of land and forced the evacuation of a large number of residents. According to CNN, state officials reported on Monday that “nearly 65,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in Spokane County, Washington, as firefighting crews battle three large wildfires.” The network noted that “no reports of injuries or fatalities have been received,” although officials indicated that the sheer scale of the fires means that “a full assessment of the situation will take time.” It added that the fires “have destroyed more than 700 buildings and burned an area of 32,000 square kilometers with no containment (0 percent containment) since they started on Saturday.” According to the network, weather conditions today offer firefighters a good opportunity after several days, with light winds and a high temperature of around 80 degrees Fahrenheit (about 27 degrees Celsius). However, temperatures are expected to rise again to the 90s Fahrenheit (above 32 degrees Celsius) by Wednesday (the day after tomorrow). The Pacific Northwest region is facing its worst wildfire season in more than 30 years, with 15 major fires recorded across Washington state. (End) R.S.R. / S.A.M.