Washington wildfires: Suspect said he planned fire for weeks, court documents say

7 August 2026, 4:01 am

The man accused of setting the fires that are burning in Washington state told investigators he had been planning it for weeks. Aaron Farinacci said he started the Old Trails Fire, according to court ...... Read More »

Officials encourage Spokane fire donations to reputable charities

7 August 2026, 2:35 am

Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown is warning those wishing to donate to the wildfire relief effort to make contributions to reputable sources.... Read More »

Spokane, WA fires arson suspect ‘planned for weeks’, court docs say

6 August 2026, 10:43 am

The man accused of starting one of the major wildfires which have devastated Spokane that he had planned the arson for weeks, according to new charging docs obtained by FOX 13 Seattle.... Read More »

Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks

6 August 2026, 1:00 am

A man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane, Washington, that have destroyed hundreds of buildings planned the crime for weeks and researched when the weather would be best for ...... Read More »

Firefighters gain ground against flames around Spokane, Washington

5 August 2026, 4:24 pm

By Steve Gorman Aug 5 (Reuters) - Firefighters making big strides against a cluster of blazes near Spokane, Washington, scrambled on Wednesday to secure their gains as they anticipated a return of ...... Read More »

Spokane, Washington, fires set thousands of acres ablaze. See map

5 August 2026, 6:59 am

The fires have consumed thousands of acres, destroyed homes and forced residents to evacuate.... Read More »

Washington fire updates: Firefighters gain ground on 3 blazes near Spokane, but threat remains

5 August 2026, 6:53 am

Firefighters have made progress containing all three of the devastating wildfires near Spokane, Wash., but the blazes, which have collectively destroyed hundreds of homes and forc ...... Read More »

Investigators arrest 37-year-old man in connection to devastating Spokane, Washington, wildfire

5 August 2026, 2:20 am

A 37-year-old man accused of setting the fire that destroyed a swath of northwest Spokane, including hundreds of homes, was arrested Monday 4 miles from the site where it began. Spokane County Sheriff ...... Read More »

Fast-moving wildfires in Spokane, Washington, destroy hundreds of homes: "Worst natural disaster our region has faced"

3 August 2026, 3:19 am

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown called the wildfires burning through the area the "worst natural disaster our region has faced." ...... Read More »

Fires near Spokane, Washington, have burned 600 structures and forced 60,000 evacuations

2 August 2026, 5:02 am

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.... Read More »

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