Wildfires in eastern Washington state forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area while destroying at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures, authorities said yesterday.The fires in and around Spokane, the state’s second largest city, burned about 8.2 square miles (about 21k

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

There are at least three fires in and around the city. Large parts of Spokane are under Level 3 evacuation orders, which read: "Leave NOW! This may be your only notice."