VA faces legal challenges over abortion coverage rules as lawsuits test access; recent Spokane wildfires spotlight veterans, patients evacuated from VA facilities in affected areas.
The Spokane Complex Fires are burning near Spokane, Washington, with multiple blazes uncontained. Evacuations have intensified to tens of thousands, and authorities warn that hotter, drier conditions could worsen the situation. Firefighters are contending with wildland-urban interface terrain, extreme weather, and ongoing investigations into ignition sources. The outlook remains challenging as temperatures rise later in the week.
Wildfires around Spokane have displaced tens of thousands and destroyed hundreds of buildings. Investigators say arson is suspected in the Old Trails Fire, while cooler weather offers firefighters a moment to intensify containment efforts. Officials warn hot, dry conditions could return.