BBC Verify has matched videos posted online in the aftermath with images of the same streets before the fires to assess the damage in Washington state.
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Charred homes, burned out cars - before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction
BBC Verify has assessed the destruction caused by a wildfire in Washington state by comparing online videos from the aftermath with pre-fire images of the same locations. This process allowed for a visual comparison of the damage, highlighting charred homes and burned-out cars.
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BBC Verify has assessed the destruction caused by a wildfire in Washington state by comparing online videos from the aftermath with pre-fire images of the same locations. This process allowed for a visual comparison of the damage, highlighting charred homes and burned-out cars. The article focuses on the method used by BBC Verify to document the extent of the wildfire's impact.
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Before and after images illustrate the extent of the destruction caused by the Spokane wildfire.
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Wildfires caused destruction to homes and cars in Spokane, Washington state.
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BBC Verify matched online videos with pre-fire images to assess wildfire damage in Spokane.
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