‘A War Zone’: Spokane Wildfires Leave a Devastating Trail of Destruction

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BBC Verify has matched videos posted online in the aftermath with images of the same streets before the fires to assess the damage in Washington state.

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‘A War Zone': Spokane Wildfires Leave a Devastating Trail of Destruction

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Charred homes, burned out cars - before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction

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A man was arrested and charged with arson on Monday in connection with the Old Trails Fire in the Spokane area in Washington state, police said.

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Despite the scale of the damage, there have been no reported fatalities in the fires that started over the weekend.

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Weather conditions have improved, allowing some evacuees to return.

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**Summary:** The Spokane wildfires left a devastating trail of destruction with charred homes and burned-out cars, as evidenced by before-and-after images. Despite no reported fatalities, the scale of damage has been assessed through matched videos. **Why It Matters:** This event highlights the severity of natural disasters and the need for continued vigil