US officials said on the 2nd that wildfires in Spokane County in northwestern Washington state are threatening the city of Spokane in the county, and about 60,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate. About 600 buildings, including homes and shops, were burnt down. There are no reports of casualties.

US officials said on the 2nd that wildfires in Spokane County in northwestern Washington state are threatening the city of Spokane in the county, and about 60,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate. About 600 buildings, including homes and shops, were burnt down. There are no reports of casualties.