Washington Residents Urged To Evacuate

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Authorities in Central Washington are urging residents in nearly 900 homes to evacuate as a wildfire tears through timber.

There's zero containment of the fire in Chiwaukum Creek, which yesterday was fed by temperatures in the triple digits and strong winds.

The wildfire covers nearly 2 square miles and more heat and wind gusts are expected today.

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