Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks
A 37-year-old man was arrested on Aug. 3 by Spokane County sheriff's deputies on first-degree arson charges linked to the devastating Washington wildfires that destroyed 700+ buildings and forced 65,000 people to evacuate. He allegedly admitted planning the fire for weeks and starting more than two dozen other fires since last year.
Multiple wildfires are burning in Spokane County, Washington, destroying more than 700 structures and prompting evacuation orders for about 65,000 people. On the evening of Aug. 3, the sheriff announced the arrest of a 37-year-old man on first-degree arson charges. According to U.S. media, the suspect told police he had planned the wildfire for weeks and admitted starting more than two dozen other fires since last year.