Convicted felon arrested for starting one of three devastating wildfires tearing through Washington as infernos destroy more than 700 structures and forced at least 67,000 people to flee
The fires in the Spokane area - the state's second largest city - were among dozens across the Western US, stretching the ability of federal, state and local agencies to fight them.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Aug 4, 2026, 5:53 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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