# Video: Wildfires in Washington state force thousands to evacuate homes

https://mins.news/en/item/15097

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-06 11:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/6/video-wildfires-in-washington-state-force-thousands-to-evacuate-homes?traffic_source=rss

> Wildfires in Washington state have forced thousands of people to leave their homes. Fires in Washington state and California have damaged more than 1,000 structures. The affected areas are facing evacuations as the fires continue to cause damage.

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