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Tip led to arrest of man accused of arson as wildfires ravage Washington, officials say

3 sources4 storiesFirst seen 8/4/2026Score50Mixed Progress
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A man with a previous manslaughter conviction was arrested in Spokane, WA and had his first appearance in court today.

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Authorities say he is responsible for the fire that has reduced hundreds of homes to rubble and forced thousands of people to evacuate.

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NBC News' Morgan Chesky reports.

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Authorities have arrested a man accused of intentionally igniting the devastating fires in and around Spokane, Washington, that have already forced tens of thousands to evacuate their homes.

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Kris Van Cleave reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.

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Authorities arrest an arson suspect in connection with wildfires in Spokane

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A man is under arrest for allegedly setting one of three major wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, area.

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Meanwhile, thousands have been evacuated from the area as fires rage.

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