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2 dead, many structures lost as wildfire threat grows in Washington state, officials say

Headline from KTVZ Bend

By Mitchell McCluskey, Rebekah Riess and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Two wildfires in Spokane County, Washington have burned more than 20,000 acres and left at least two people dead, officials say. As of Sunday night, the Oregon Road Fire and the Gray Fire had each burned more than 10,000 acres, accordi…

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    1 dead, 185 structures destroyed in eastern Washington wildfire (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. (AP) — A wind-driven wildfire in eastern Washington state has destroyed at least 185 structures, closed a major highway and left one person dead, authorities said Saturday.

  2. WSVN Miami

    1 dead, 185 structures destroyed in eastern Washington wildfire - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. (AP) — A wind-driven wildfire in eastern Washington state has destroyed at least 185 structures, closed a major highway and left one

  3. The Oregonian

    Wildfire kills person, closes interstate, destroys nearly 200 buildings in eastern Washington (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The fast-moving fire started west of Spokane on Friday.

  4. KTVZ Bend

    2 dead, many structures lost as wildfire threat grows in Washington state, officials say (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Mitchell McCluskey, Rebekah Riess and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Two wildfires in Spokane County, Washington have burned more than 20,000 acres and left at least two people dead, officials say. As of Sunday night, the Oregon Road Fire and the Gray Fire had each burned more than 10,000 acres, accordi…

  5. CNN

    1 dead, many structures lost as wildfire threat grows in Washington state, officials say (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Two wildfires in Spokane County, Washington have burned more than 20,000 acres and left at least one person dead, according to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.

  6. The Guardian

    Washington state wildfire leaves one dead and nearly 200 structures destroyed (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Evacuations ordered after wind-fueled blaze expands unchecked near eastern city of Spokane and shuts highway

  7. The Daily Caller

    Wildfire in Washington State Leaves At Least 1 Dead, 185 Structures Destroyed (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    A wildfire in Washington state claimed the life of at least one person after closing down a major highway and destroying nearly 200 structures.

  8. CBS News

    Washington state wildfire leaves at least one dead, 185 structures destroyed (opens CBS News)

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    The Gray Fire broke out west of Spokane and had grown to at least 15 square miles by Saturday, with no containment.

  9. NPR

    A wildfire in eastern Washington has killed one and destroyed 185 structures (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    A wind-driven wildfire in eastern Washington state has destroyed at least 185 structures, closed a major highway and left one person dead, authorities said Saturday.

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