Washington wildfires destroy homes as thousands remain evacuatedThree major wildfires have burned through thousands of acres since igniting Saturday, leveling hundreds of structures and displacing tens of thousands of residents. (CNN)- Residents in eastern Washington are returning to heartbreaking scenes after fast-moving wildfires destroyed homes and forced widespread evacuations in Spokane County. Three major wildfires have burned through thousands of acres since igniting Saturday, leveling hundreds of structures and displacing tens of thousands of residents. U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell said Washington is receiving priority federal resources because the Autumn Lane Fire is currently considered the nation’s highest-priority wildfire. Firefighters continue working to contain the fires as evacuations remain in place across parts of Spokane County.