A man has been charged with first-degree arson in connection to one of the wildfires in eastern Washington. The arrest was made while firefighters were working to contain the flames. The wildfires have had a significant impact on the region, destroying over 700 structures and displacing tens of thousands of residents.

Firefighters are working to control the situation before temperatures rise again later in the week. Further details about the arrest and the wildfires are available from KVIA ABC-7, including information about the ongoing efforts to combat the fires and the challenges posed by hot and dry conditions.