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Arson Arrest Made in Connection to Washington Wildfire Amid Evacuations

Published August 4, 2026

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As wildfires rage through Washington, an arson arrest puts one man at the center of the flames. The blaze leaves chaos and ash in its wake.

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A man has been arrested on an arson charge in connection with one of the multiple wildfires in Spokane County, Washington. As fire crews battle to contain the blazes, some evacuation orders have been downgraded, though the danger remains high. The suspect, linked to the Old Trails Fire, has a prior manslaughter conviction, adding complexity to the developing story.

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