Spokane area
Coverage of Spokane area in the Nexus archive.
- Man charged with arson in Washington state wildfires
Firefighters in eastern Washington are battling wildfires that have forced thousands to flee and destroyed over 700 buildings in the Spokane area. A man has been arrested and charged with arson for allegedly starting the most destructive fire. Amna Nawaz discussed the situation with Dave Upthegrove, Washington commissioner of public lands.
- What we know about the Spokane arson suspect
Aaron Farinacci is charged with first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of several fires in the Spokane area.
- Man arrested on suspicion of arson for allegedly starting Spokane fire
A man in Washington state was arrested on suspicion of arson for allegedly starting one of three fires in the Spokane area.
- Washington wildfires leave some residents with nothing: "Nightmare situation"
More than 700 buildings in the Spokane area have been destroyed by wildfires, with another 400 yet to be assessed. Officials described the situation as a 'nightmare situation' as three fires continue to burn in the area.
- Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 60,000 people
Wildfires in eastern Washington state forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area, including patients at a U.S. Veterans Affairs hospital, and destroyed at least 600 homes, businesses, and other structures.