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Possible human remains found in burned home from Upriver Fire in Spokane

On Wednesday afternoon, detectives, fire investigators and forensic unit personnel went to the residence again and located what seemed to be human remains.

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What happened On Wednesday afternoon, detectives, fire investigators and forensic unit personnel went to the residence again and located what seemed to be human remains.
The headline split The left frames it as "Upriver Fire in Washington has burned more than 220 acres". The center frames it as "Possible human remains found in burned home from Upriver Fire in Spokane".
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Left / center-leftUpriver Fire in Washington has burned more than 220 acres

NBC News - US News · Center-left · News report

CenterPossible human remains found in burned home from Upriver Fire in Spokane

KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR) · Center · News report

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Jun 18, 2:08 AM

Possible human remains found in burned home from Upriver Fire in Spokane

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On Wednesday afternoon, detectives, fire investigators and forensic unit personnel went to the residence again and located what seemed to be human remains.

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NBC News - US NewsNews report · Jun 18, 1:24 AM

Upriver Fire in Washington has burned more than 220 acres

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Firefighters are fighting the rapidly growing Upriver Fire in Spokane, Washington, which has burned more than 220 acres and is 10% contained. KHQ’s Belle Lewis reports on evacuation orders...

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