Officials report that fires in the Spokane area have destroyed over 700 structures. By Monday afternoon, the fires covered more than 8,000 acres.
An estimated 65,000 people have been forced to evacuate due to the fires.
Eyewitness Account
Ken Anderson, a local resident, described the scene from his driveway. He witnessed embers the size of a 50-cent coin fall from the sky, mingled with ash and driven by strong winds.
The community faces significant challenges as they contend with the destructive force of the ongoing fires.

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