Wildfires
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How an act of arson in Washington caused so much destruction
The Spokane wildfires show how extreme heat, dry vegetation, strong winds and expanding development can turn a single ignition into a disaster.
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Spokane arson suspect charged with four additional counts in fires dating to 2025
Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting one of the blazes, has been charged with new arson counts in previous fires.
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Firefighters are working 16-hour shifts as they battle the Spokane Complex Fire
The Old Trails and Autumn Lane fires were each 13% contained Wednesday, and the Fairview Fire was 5% contained, according to fire officials.
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‘Unprecedented’: The Spokane wildfires in maps and photos
Three wildfires have burned hundreds of buildings and forced tens of thousands of evacuations in the Washington city.
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Spokane fire suspect had been in prison for killing his father, court records show
Aaron Farinacci, 37, also had a history of mental health struggles.
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Utility’s idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton Fire, which killed 19, L.A. County officials say
It took firefighters nearly a month to extinguish the Eaton Fire, which burned at the same time as the wind-whipped Palisades fire.
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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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Climate disasters are hitting like falling dominoes in this Western state
Utah has come to exemplify climate change’s snowballing effects. Drought and heat waves primed the land to burn, then fires raised the risk of floods.
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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.
