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1 dead, 12 homes destroyed after wildfire breaks out in Washington
FOX Weather • • nation
Key Points:
- The Upriver Fire in Spokane County, Washington, began on June 16 and has burned over 200 acres, destroying 12 homes and prompting numerous Level 3 evacuations near Upriver Drive.
- Authorities discovered possible human remains at the home of a resident who refused to evacuate despite the evacuation order, after a welfare check was requested by a family member.
- Firefighters and deputies evacuated the neighborhood door-to-door as the fire rapidly spread, but the resident did not respond and the home was ultimately destroyed.
- The fire is currently 10% contained, with local and state fire crews actively working to control the blaze and protect nearby communities.
- Governor Bob Ferguson expressed condolences to the presumed victim's family and gratitude to responders involved in evacuation and firefighting efforts.
