Miriam Sim
Coverage of Miriam Sim in the Nexus archive.
- Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Spokane's devastating wildfires
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.
- Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Spokane's devastating wildfires
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.
- Washington state fires destroy hundreds of buildings and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate
Wildfires in eastern Washington state, particularly near Spokane, destroyed approximately 700 buildings and forced 67,000 residents to evacuate. The fires, which burned 12.5 square miles, left neighborhoods with scorched debris and melted structures, with some families returning to find their homes completely ruined. Authorities reported no deaths or major injuries, though nearly 300 missing persons were initially reported.