# Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations

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- BBC News, 2026-08-02 10:20 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cpd7912xyq4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Wildfires spreading across Washington state have burned through more than 250,000 acres, according to state officials. The fires have prompted evacuations across wide areas. Power outages have also been reported in affected communities. Authorities are dealing with the broad disruption caused by the blazes.

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