CRIMEAug 4 · 10:59 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTEBob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Arson suspect arrested in connection with largest Spokane wildfire

A Washington state man was arrested and charged with first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires that forced over 67,000 residents to evacuate and destroyed at least 700 buildings. The fires remain uncontained, with the Old Trails Fire burning 3,509 acres.

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