A resident of Spokane County, Wash., said he noticed a man acting suspiciously and called 911 after seeing smoke. The police later arrested a suspect tied to one of the wildfires in the area.
Category: Spokane (Wash)
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What One Witness Saw Before a Spokane Wildfire Started
The New York Times – On the Runway: -
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Arson in Spokane Wildfire
The New York Times – On the Runway:Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested after a witness reported seeing him kneeling near the ignition site, officials said. Winds were forecast to increase Friday and Saturday, bringing a return to extremely critical fire weather.
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Spokane Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Buildings as Thousands Evacuate
The New York Times – On the Runway:Firefighters were hopeful that weather conditions in Washington state could improve their efforts, but worried that fire might spread to a canyon, where it could expand rapidly.