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[โ€“] GlitzyArmrest@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Holy shit, had no idea. It's that big after only 6 hours!

[โ€“] autumn_rain@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

On satellite it looks like a lot of dead grass and brush. Forward spread in the high winds is going to be tough to get contained.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/wildfire-high-winds-prompt-evacuation-washington-town-medical-lake-rcna100735