Event Brief
Thousands ordered to evacuate as Pacific NW wildfires rage
Filed: Aug 02, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
Summary: Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate across Washington and Oregon due to dangerous wildfires.
WHO: Pacific Northwest authorities
WHAT: Evacuation orders issued for thousands of people due to wildfires
WHEN: Aug 02, 2026 at 11:24 AM ET
WHERE: Washington and Oregon
WHY: Dangerous wildfires in Washington state and Oregon
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