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Hundreds of structures have been destroyed and at least 60,000 people evacuated as crews battle three major wildfires in Spokane County. Follow for live news updates.
A Spokane resident has been charged with first-degree arson related to one of several uncontained blazes.
By David Ryder, Matt McKnight and Steve Gorman SPOKANE, Washington, Aug 4 (Reuters) - A 37-year-old man appeared in court on Tuesday in Spokane, Washington after being charged with starting one of three fires that have destroyed over 700 houses and other buildings and forced 64,
Authorities have declared a state of emergency as three major wildfires in Spokane County, Washington, force thousands of families to evacuate their homes. Follow live updates.
A 37-year-old Spokane, Washington, resident with a previous manslaughter conviction was arrested Monday in connection with largest of the region’s three wildfires, authorities said.
Aaron Farinacci, who killed his father 14 years ago, is now jailed for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire in WA, displacing 60,000. Here's how police caught him.
More than 700 buildings in the Spokane area have been destroyed, and another 400 have yet to be assessed, officials said Monday as three fires burned in the area.