# Arson arrest made over largest of Washington state’s wildfires

https://mins.news/en/item/12741

- BBC News, 2026-08-04 09:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y3ppmmev1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> A person has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the largest of three wildfires in the Spokane area. The fires have forced 60,000 people to leave their homes. The arrest comes as the blazes continue to affect the Washington state region. The incident has prompted a major evacuation of nearby residents.

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