Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations
State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.
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"Our state is facing a very serious situation with multiple fires, and our hearts go out to Washingtonians who are losing their homes."
— Bob Ferguson , Politician
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State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.
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