In brief
Spokane, Washington is on the front lines of a blizzard of fire, with at least 860 buildings destroyed, including hundreds of homes. Residents are still facing mandatory evacuation, while emergency crews work to control the flames. Police have arrested an individual on suspicion of setting one of the blazes. The BBC’s Max Matza reports from a neighborhood that has turned into a ghost town.
Thousands of residents are still under mandatory evacuation orders in Spokane, Washington, where wildfires have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes.
The BBC’s Max Matza reports from one neighbourhood impacted by the blazes, showing streets covered in smoke and charred roofs. Police say an arson suspect has been taken into custody for one of the city’s fires.
