Disaster● ElevatedAug 4 · Aug 4, 2026, 5:39 AM
Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Spokane's devastating wildfires
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A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested Monday and charged with setting one of the devastating wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and other structures in and…
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