# US arrests suspect over Spokane wildfire as tens of thousands flee blaze

https://mins.news/en/item/12719

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-04 08:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/4/us-arrests-suspect-over-spokane-wildfire-as-tens-of-thousands-flee-blaze?traffic_source=rss

> US authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the Spokane wildfire. About 65,000 people have been displaced by fires across Washington state, authorities say. The evacuation has affected tens of thousands of residents. Officials are investigating the suspected role of the arrested person while responding to the fires and their consequences.

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