SPOKANE, Washington, EE.UU. (AP) — Un incendio forestal que se propaga con rapidez, impulsado por fuertes vientos y altas temperaturas, arrasó el noroeste de Spokane el sábado antes de saltar el río Spokane y provocar la evacuación de miles de personas.

A fast-moving wildfire in Spokane County, Washington, has forced residents to evacuate their homes as crews worked to quell the blaze Saturday.

Washington is facing a destructive fire season, with wildfires burning about 425,000 acres, according to officials.

A fast-moving wildfire driven by strong winds has swept across northwest Spokane, Washington