Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Washington's devastating wildfires
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A Spokane, Washington, man was arrested Monday and charged with arson in connection to one of three wildfires currently impacting the region. The fires have caused significant destruction in and around the state's second-largest city, resulting in the loss of hundreds of homes and structures.
Authorities report that at least 700 buildings have been destroyed and approximately 67,000 residents have been forced to evacuate. While one suspect is in custody for a single fire, officials have not yet identified the causes of the remaining two blazes.
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Stuff (Wellington/Auckland, New Zealand)Focuses on the scale of destruction and mass evacuations
NPR News (National) (US)Highlights the displacement of nearly a quarter of the city's residents
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