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Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, wind down as evacuees begin to return

By Steve Gorman Aug 9 (Reuters) - Many evacuees among the tens of thousands forced to flee a cluster of wildfires near Spokane, Washington, were allowed back to their homes on Sunday as firefighters stepped up efforts to extinguish the remaining hot spots.

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Map shows Spokane wildfires as Washington declares state of emergency

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Spokane, Washington, fires set thousands of acres ablaze. See map

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Spokane residents urged to heed safety measures when returning home after fires

According to the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD), just because residents are being cleared to re-enter an area, does not mean that the home is free of wildfire-related hazards.

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Spokane fire victims speak

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Spokane's racing community comes together to get local racer back on the track

Hundreds file insurance claims in the Spokane area after homes were destroyed in wildfires

Cleanup and recovery efforts are underway in Spokane, Wash., as residents assess the damage from what state leaders and first responders are calling the most destructive wildfires in Washington

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Latter-day Saint youth put high adventure on hold to serve neighbors after wildfires in Spokane, Washington

Young men in the Spokane Washington Mount Spokane Stake delayed their annual high-adventure activity to serve in neighborhoods burned by wildfires

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Evacuation orders downgraded in most areas around Spokane wildfires

Hazardous conditions remain in many areas, and the public is urged to use caution.

Fires near Spokane, Washington, have burned 600 structures and forced 60,000 evacuations

Authorities say about 5,000 homes have been evacuated and about 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that remained uncontained Sunday in eastern Washington state.

Fast-moving wildfires in Spokane, Washington, destroy hundreds of homes: "Worst natural disaster our region has faced"

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown called the wildfires burning through the area the "worst natural disaster our region has faced."

Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks

A man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane, Washington, that have destroyed hundreds of buildings planned the crime for weeks and researched when the weather would be best for igniting it, police said.

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Dangerous fire weather continues in the Northwest as crews work to contain Spokane blazes

Fire danger continues in the Pacific Northwest Saturday as flame-fueling winds reached their strongest point in days on Friday, challenging fire crews battling to keep destructive blazes from spreading in Spokane,

Weather forecast could be a concern as Spokane fires rage on

Firefighters made gains in containing the Spokane Complex wildfires, but weather conditions could lead to more spread as the week goes on.