Explosive wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have destroyed more than 600 structures, many of them within the city limits. The fast-moving flames led to mass evacuations and chaos, as families fled their homes. Adam Yamaguchi reports and Andrew Kozak looks at the forecast and the record heat threatening 50 million Americans.
Us News
Mass evacuations underway as wildfires bear down on Spokane, Washington
Explosive wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have destroyed more than 600 structures, many of them within the city limits. The fast-moving flames led to mass evacuations and chaos, as families fled their homes. Adam Yamaguchi reports and Andrew Kozak looks at the forecast and the record heat threaten
Published August 3, 2026, 12:47 AM
Updated August 3, 2026, 12:59 AM1.5K
Related Stories
Us News
Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order, which could blunt its impact on new ‘5 for 5“ rule
The judge who granted the right to play another year of college sports to some athletes whose eligibility ran out last school year issued a new order to make clear that does not include football players who signed pro contracts this summer then had a change of heart. That change comes after U.S. Dis
17 minutes ago
Continue reading ›
Us News
London building outdoor gyms with knives taken off streets
More than ten tons of weapons from Britain's streets have been melted down and transformed into outdoor gyms across London. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports.
40 minutes ago
Continue reading ›
Us News
Dog rescue hires a cat to help boost adoptions
Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco has brought on a cat to help determine how open the adoptable canines are to living with a feline. Itay Hod reports.
about 1 hour ago
Continue reading ›