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

Evacuees are heading home near Spokane, Washington, as firefighters gain ground on a cluster of wildfires that forced tens of thousands to flee. The Straits Times reports crews used Sunday to hit remaining hot spots as conditions allowed residents back into the area. Washington's summer wildfire season has repeatedly tested evacuation and containment efforts across the region.

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