Washington Wildfires Force Evacuations; Arson Probe Launched After Suspicious Encounter

Wildfires in Washington state have destroyed approximately 850 buildings and forced around 67,000 people to evacuate. Firefighters are working to contain the blazes, and an arson investigation has been launched after a suspicious encounter near railroad tracks.

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• US senators urge crackdown on wildfire betting amid warnings of arson risk
• Firefighters start to contain Washington state wildfires as tens of thousands remain displaced
• Video: Wildfires in Washington state force thousands to evacuate homes
• Eyewitness describes suspicious encounter that helped launch Washington wildfire arson probe

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