Disaster● ElevatedAug 4 · Aug 4, 2026, 10:56 AM
Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with wildfires in Spokane
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The suspect was arrested in connection with one of three wildfires in Spokane, Wash., that have destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced nearly a quarter of the city's residents.
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