Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks
A man from Spokane, Washington was arrested and charged with starting a wildfire that destroyed homes and forced thousands to evacuate. According to police, he confessed to planning the fire for weeks and creating a device to ignite it. He had been questioned about other fires the previous year.
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Part of The Spokane wildfires and the man charged with setting them
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19 sourcesSpokane arson suspect had history of setting fires, prosecutors say
Man charged with arson in Spokane told police he planned to spark wildfire for weeks
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46 sourcesAlleged arsonist admits to starting one Spokane wildfire and more than two dozen others since last year, prosecutors say
Spokane wildfire suspect planned blaze for weeks, researched weather, police say
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18 sourcesSpokane arson suspect in Old Trails Fire has prior manslaughter conviction
Arson suspect confessed to setting dozens of Spokane wildfires, records show
Spokane arson suspect told prosecutors he started 25 other fires, documents say
Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks and waited for ideal weather
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3 articlesSuspect in Washington state wildfire was questioned about blazes last year
Man charged in Washington state with starting largest wildfire in the area
US arrests suspect over Spokane wildfire as tens of thousands flee blaze
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2 developments- Aug 4Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Washington's devastating wildfires
- Aug 6Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks
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