Spokane arson suspect had planned devastating wildfire for weeks, police say

Police in Spokane stated that a man charged with starting a wildfire confessed to the crime, detailing a plan that had been in development for weeks. According to authorities, the suspect created a specific device to ignite the blaze.

The resulting fire caused widespread destruction, obliterating hundreds of buildings in the area. The suspect's detailed confession outlines the deliberate nature of the destructive event.