# Fast-moving wildfire in Washington triggers highest evacuation order

https://mins.news/en/item/13173

- CGTN, 2026-08-02 02:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-02/Fast-moving-wildfire-in-Washington-triggers-highest-evacuation-order-1Ph0LZkgyEE/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> A rapidly spreading wildfire erupted in Spokane County, Washington, on Saturday. The blaze prompted residents to leave their homes and move to safety. Fire crews rushed to contain the advancing flames. The incident triggered the highest level of evacuation order in the area, according to reports.

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