The wildfires in Spokane highlight how a combination of extreme heat, dry vegetation, strong winds, and urban expansion can turn a single ignition into a disaster, destroying hundreds of homes. In the aftermath, a utility worker surveys the damage done by the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington.
The fires emphasize the peril that simple actions or objects can pose in such environments. A burning cigarette, a pack of matches, or even a rubber band can easily lead to devastating consequences.

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