Preston McCollam

A man was arrested in Spokane, Washington, for setting a wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes. He was identified via a tip and found with incendiary tools, and has a prior felony conviction in Arizona.

A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested and charged with first-degree arson for starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires that destroyed over 700 buildings and displaced 67,000 people. A community tip led authorities to the suspect, who was later detained with matches and a lighter, though his prior felony conviction in Arizona was noted.

A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested and charged with first-degree arson for setting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires that destroyed 700 buildings and displaced 67,000 people. A community tip led authorities to the suspect, who was later found with matches and a lighter, and some residents are returning to find their homes destroyed.