Brush fire in Spokane prompts evacuations

Authorities in Spokane, Washington, issued evacuations to residents on Thursday, August 3, as a brush fire burned in the area. Footage captured by JD Leighty, who said he filmed it in southwest Spokane on Thursday, shows fire crews working to contain the blaze. The City of Spokane said the city’s fire department, along with regional assets, were “battling a wildland fire within the city limits” and asked residents to monitor for further information. Credit: JD Leighty via Storyful