VIDEO/PHOTOS: Wildfires burning across Eastern Washington have forced thousands of people from their homes, including in the Spokane Valley, where the Upriver Fire has already destroyed multiple homes and prompted a request for federal assistance.

Gov. Bob Ferguson requested a Fire Management Assistance Declaration from FEMA to gain access to federal funds to help fight the Upriver Fire burning in the Spokane Valley on Tuesday night. On Wednesday afternoon, Ferguson announced FEMA approved the request.

The Upriver Fire continues to burn through trees and vegetation and has grown to about 222 acres with about 10% containment, according to Ryan Rodruck, a wildfire communications manager with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.

A new video showed firefighters hosing down several homes consumed by the flames. Around 12,000 people were under Level 3 “Go Now” or Level 2 “Get Ready” evacuation orders as of Wednesday afternoon. One evacuee, Amy, said, “I never thought that I would leave my house this morning and maybe not be able to come back to it.”

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A massive fire broke out at a warehouse near Boyle Heights. SkyFOX was over the scene at the Lineage freight building in the 1400 block of South Los Palos Street in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 17.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the solar panels on the roof caught on fire, with the flames extending to various parts of the warehouse.

A shelter-in-place order was declared for nearby residents for hours before officials eventually lifted the mandate. Prior to the order being lifted, those living in areas south of the 101 Freeway near Washington Boulevard to east of Soto Street to Indiana Street were told to stay inside.

FOX 11’s crew at the scene reports a suspected ammonia leak at the warehouse. LAFD confirmed the fire reached the ammonia line at the building, and added the ammonia exposure would not necessarily be toxic, but may be worth monitoring for individuals nearby the scene with respiratory issues.

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PHOTOS: An SUV slammed into a fire station in downtown Wauconda early Tuesday morning, causing $100,000 in damage as firefighters slept inside, just a day after a fire station in Round Lake was hit by a car. The incident happened just after midnight early Tuesday morning at Wauconda Fire District Station #1, located at 109 West Liberty Street in Wauconda.

Wauconda Fire Marshal and Division Chief Mike DaValle said a vehicle was traveling northbound on Route 59 when it left the roadway.

The SUV crossed the grassy area, traversed Route 176 and struck the front of the fire station. The impact occurred in the administrative office area of the building, DaValle said.

Fire district personnel were sleeping in other areas of the station at the time of the crash and were not near the point of impact.

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Seven adults were forced from their homes Wednesday night after a fire damaged multiple townhome units in Virginia Beach, according to the Virginia Beach Fire Department.

The fire was reported around 8:40 p.m. in the 2300 block of Rookery Way.

According to the fire department, crews arrived within minutes and found heavy smoke and flames coming from two connected three-story units.

Firefighters worked quickly to get the fire under control, putting water on the flames by about 8:56 p.m. The fire was declared under control just before 10 p.m., though crews remained on scene afterward.

The Virginia Beach Fire Department said four units were affected by the fire.

Seven adults were displaced, along with three dogs and one cat. The American Red Cross was called in to help those residents find temporary housing. Officials said one civilian was evaluated for a minor injury, while one firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion.

No other injuries to residents, firefighters or pets were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to the Virginia Beach Fire Department.

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PHOTOS: Everett firefighters battled a second-alarm fire at a commercial building in the 2900 block of Chestnut Street after initial reports of explosions coming from the building. Everett Fire crews arrived on scene just after 1:15 pm and began working offensively due to conditions at the building, fire officials said. One person was transported to the hospital with injuries.

A firefighter was also taken to the hospital, according to fire officials. By 2 p.m., the fire had been tapped, and crews moved into overhaul operations. No additional details about the cause of the fire, the extent of the damage, or the person’s condition were immediately available.

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