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Arson Suspect Appears in Court as Washington Wildfires Rage On

2 sources3 storiesFirst seen 8/5/2026Score49Mixed Progress
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Three wildfires near Spokane, Washington, are still burning out of control after destroying hundreds of buildings.

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Now there are new fears the fires could worsen due to weather conditions.

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Frontline crews are facing a sweltering heat wave as they battle a fiery disaster in Washington.

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Meanwhile, the man authorities say is responsible for setting the most destructive fire in the state's history, appeared in court for the first time.

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NBC's Morgan Chesky reports for TODAY.

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