Wildfires in Washington state have scorched more than 250,000 acres, forcing residents to evacuate. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
The fires broke out in several areas of the state. Local authorities ordered evacuations due to high fire danger. Evacuation efforts are ongoing.
Firefighters and rescue teams are working to contain the blazes. The exact cause of the fires is not yet known, but dry weather and strong winds are fueling the spread.
According to Reuters, there is no information about casualties so far. Authorities are monitoring the situation and taking necessary measures.