Wildfires in eastern Washington state have destroyed at least 600 homes, businesses, and other structures, forcing the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area, authorities confirmed on Sunday.
The rapid expansion of the blazes has triggered widespread power outages and emergency responses across the region.
The fires have consumed more than 250,000 acres in Washington state, according to local reports.
The scale of the destruction underscores the vulnerability of infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest during extreme weather events.
With a severe heat wave sweeping across the western United States, conditions remain highly conducive to further fire spread.
The combination of high temperatures and dry vegetation has intensified the risk profile for energy and insurance sectors operating in the region.