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CBS NewsNews report · Aug 2, 9:41 PM
Fast-moving wildfires in Washington state prompt evacuations
There were three fires in the Spokane area: the Old Trails Fire, the Fairview Fire and the Meadowview Fire.
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Fast-moving wildfires in Washington state prompt evacuations
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What happened There were three fires in the Spokane area: the Old Trails Fire, the Fairview Fire and the Meadowview Fire.
The headline split The left frames it as "Fast-moving wildfires in Washington state prompt evacuations". The right frames it as "Washington State Wildfires Trigger Mass Evacuations, Emergency Declaration".
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Left / center-leftFast-moving wildfires in Washington state prompt evacuations
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Right / center-rightWashington State Wildfires Trigger Mass Evacuations, Emergency Declaration
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The Epoch TimesNews report · Aug 2, 8:49 PM
Washington State Wildfires Trigger Mass Evacuations, Emergency Declaration
Thousands of people have been evacuated as the city of Spokane is under a ‘Go! Leave Immediately’ emergency due to wildfires.
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Aug 2, 8:49 PM: The Epoch Times joined the source map.
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