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Washington wildfires: Emergency declared as 12 blazes burn and 60k people suffer blackout
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The state of Washington is particularly vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry conditions, with droughts exacerbating the risk of blazes spreading quickly. Prolonged droughts, such as the current four-year period, can leave vegetation brittle and highly flammable, increasing the likelihood of devastating wildfires. This combination of factors has led to a heightened state of alert in the region, with emergency services on high alert to respond to the growing number of blazes.
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Washington wildfires: Emergency declared as 12 blazes burn and 60k people suffer blackout
The state is experiencing its fourth consecutive year of drought.
2 Aug, 13:57