Spokane, Washington
Digest more
Wildfires in Spokane, Washington, continue to spread, causing destruction and forcing evacuations. As of 12 p.m. ET, four fires in the area set 10,575 acres ablaze, according to USA TODAY's data. Around 65,
The devastating fires in Spokane have resurrected talks about a wildfire victims fund in Washington state. Legislation that would have created such a fund did not advance during
Aaron Farinacci, charged with arson in connection with Spokane's most destructive wildfire, was previously convicted of killing his father.
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown called the wildfires burning through the area the "worst natural disaster our region has faced."
Authorities say about 5,000 homes have been evacuated and about 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that remained uncontained Sunday in eastern Washington state.
Firefighters made gains in containing the Spokane Complex wildfires, but weather conditions could lead to more spread as the week goes on.
Spokane wildfires have burned over 10,000 acres, destroyed 700 structures and forced 65,000 evacuations as smoke spreads.
Is suspected Spokane arsonist Aaron F. Farinacci a registered Republican voter? No, that's not true: Voters in Washington state do not register by political party, according to the Washington