Washington Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Homes, Force Mass Evacuations

Wildfires burning near Spokane, Washington, have destroyed more than 700 homes and buildings, forced over 60,000 people to evacuate, and led to an arson arrest, officials said. No deaths have been reported. The largest blaze, the Old Trails fire, is under investigation after a suspect was arrested. Families describe fleeing with little warning and returning to find their homes reduced to ash and charred rubble.