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Washington wildfires "likely the worst natural disaster in Spokane's history," governor says

First publishedAug 4, 12:21 UTC
Last updatedAug 5, 13:35 UTC · 7m ago
33 outletsCBS News11 outletCBS News11 outletPBS NewsHour11 outletCBS News33 outletsCBS News, PBS NewsHour, NBC News11 outletCBS News11 outletSeattle Times11 outletNBC News11 outletCBS News
CBS News8Eye Opener: Man accused of starting wildfire in Washington stateOpen ↗CBS News8Man arrested in connection to wildfires near Spokane, WashingtonOpen ↗CBS News8Man arrested for alleged arson as wildfires rage in the Spokane, Washington, areaOpen ↗CBS News8Washington wildfires "likely the worst natural disaster in Spokane's history," governor saysOpen ↗PBS NewsHour8Man charged with setting largest Spokane wildfire went to prison for killing fatherOpen ↗CBS News8Tip led to arrest of man accused of arson as wildfires ravage Washington, officials sayOpen ↗CBS News88/4: CBS Evening NewsOpen ↗PBS NewsHour8Man charged with arson as Washington wildfires devastate Spokane areaOpen ↗NBC News8Suspect arrested in connection to devastating Spokane wildfireOpen ↗CBS News8Arson suspect arrested as Spokane fires ravage buildings, force tens of thousands to evacuateOpen ↗Seattle Times6Suspect in Spokane wildfire was investigated in previous firesOpen ↗NBC News8Arson Suspect Appears in Court as Washington Wildfires Rage OnOpen ↗CBS News8Wildfires burning in Washington state could worsenOpen ↗
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Three wildfires near Spokane, Washington, are still burning out of control after destroying hundreds of buildings. Now there are new fears the fires could worsen due to weather conditions.

Reported by 13 outlets — CBS News, NBC News, PBS NewsHour, Seattle Times. See all sources ↓

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In brief
What's the story?
Three wildfires near Spokane, Washington, are still burning out of control after destroying hundreds of buildings. Now there are new fears the fires could worsen due to weather conditions.
How widely is it covered?
13 outlets, average source rating 7.8/10.
When was it last updated?
7m ago.
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    Scouting report

    Man charged with arson as Washington wildfires devastate Spokane area

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    CBS News
    NBC News
    PBS NewsHour
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    2Coverage
    Scouting report

    Suspect in Spokane wildfire was investigated in previous fires

    Sources1
    TypeCoverage
    Seattle Times
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