Coverage over time: Wildfires in the Western US, focused on Spokane area

A series of wildfires has swept through eastern Washington state, with fast-moving blazes forcing the evacuation of around 60,000 residents in the Spokane area and destroying at least 600 structures, including disruption to a local VA hospital. The fires were driven by strong winds and dangerous heat that has gripped much of the Western US, raising wildfire risk across multiple states. Three wildland firefighters also died in a separate Colorado blaze, highlighting the human toll on emergency responders. Cooler temperatures and lighter winds are now forecast for the Spokane region, offering some relief to firefighting efforts.

5 articles over 25 days

Reflects Associated Press coverage volume, not a cross-outlet comparison.