Medical Lake and surrounding area ordered to evacuate as large fire spreads

Aug. 18—UPDATE, 6 P.M.: Closures along Interstate 90 have been expanded. The highway is closed westbound at the U.S. 2 interchange in Spokane, and eastbound travel is closed at the Tyler exit. Some areas of Medical Lake have lost power as utility poles have caught fire. UPDATE, 5:30 P.M.: Eastern State Hospital has been evacuated, according to Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels. Speaking from …