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FORSUBSCRIBERSSpokane fire suspect had been in prison for killing his father, court records show
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Cooler temps aid in battle against Spokane fires that have forced hundreds from their homes
Three fires have burned more than 8,000 acres and destroyed 700 structures. 
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How a family-owned Spokane bootmaker is stepping up for wildland firefighters
“In moments like this, these guys show up for us, so we show up for them,” said Tim Khadzhi of JK Boots. 
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Man accused of arson in the biggest of 3 major fires in Spokane, Washington
Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested late Monday afternoon in connection with the Old Trails Fire, the Spokane County sheriff said.
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‘I needed to see my house’: Raging fires tear through Spokane, Washington, neighborhoods
Officials have estimated the blazes in the Spokane area have burned down more than 700 structures. As of Monday afternoon, they’d burned through more than 8,000 acres.
‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ star says son was involved in California brush fire
Jennifer Pedranti says her son was not arrested for his involvement in the fire, but is facing consequences to make sure he learns from the incident. 
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Utah weather conditions trigger historic red flag warning as wildfires rage across the state
The fire danger led Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to issue executive order restricting fireworks statewide during the July 4 holiday.
Mistrial declared in trial over deadly Palisades Fire
After two days of deliberation, the jury deadlocked on arson-related charges against Jonathan Rinderknecht.
Prosecutors accuse man of ‘maliciously’ starting Palisades Fire after failed relationship
Opening statements were delivered in the federal trial for Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is charged with arson.
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Los Angeles-area wildfires left lead in soil, but how much and where remains contentious
An EPA study found most properties have lead levels below what federal regulations say is dangerous. Some scientists worry that’s not the whole picture.
Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
By evening, the Sandy Fire had consumed more than 1,300 acres of dry brush in the hills above Simi Valley, a city about 30 miles from Los Angeles, and damaged at least one home.
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Prosecutors say arson suspect in Los Angeles' Palisades Fire was angry 'at the world'
Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, has pleaded not guilty to starting what became one of the most destructive wildfires in California history.
