Spokane arson suspect had planned devastating wildfire for weeks, police say

6 August 2026, 11:42 am

Police said a man charged with starting a wildfire confessed to the crime, describing how he planned it for weeks and created a device to ignite a blaze that destroyed hundreds of buildings.... Read More »

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