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Alleged arsonist admits to starting Spokane wildfire and more than two dozen others since last year, prosecutors say
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· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The 37-year-old allegedly started over two dozen fires since last year, including one in the Spokane area.
A man in Washington state has been charged with arson after admitting to starting multiple fires. The 37-year-old allegedly started over two dozen fires since last year, including one in the Spokane area. Prosecutors have corroborated four of the fires he admitted to starting, and he is currently facing five counts of first-degree arson.
The charges may be amended as more information becomes available. Further details on the case can be found through CNN, which has been following the story as it develops. The situation is ongoing, with fire crews still working to contain the fires in the Spokane area.
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Category: safety Published: August 6, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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