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Thousands Put Under Evacuation Orders In Spokane Area As Wildfires Spread

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Thousands of people in eastern Washington are under evacuation orders after a series of wildfires broke out on Saturday, spreading rapidly in Spokane County as forecasters predict 'very dry conditions' and breezy winds that could potentially exacerbate ongoing blazes. The three fires have burned an estimated 5,390 acres in the area so far. Other officials have estimated more than 600 structures have been destroyed. Thousands of people in Spokane County were placed under 'Level 3' evacuation orders to 'leave now.' An estimated 900 personnel are on the scene fighting the three blazes. Wind gusts reaching up to 50 miles an hour could cause new fires to grow rapidly.