Amna Nawaz
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Man charged with arson as Washington wildfires devastate Spokane area
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August 4, 2026
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8:09Now PlayingFirefighters in eastern Washington are struggling to gain the upper hand on the wildfires devastating the Spokane area. The three blazes have forced tens of thousands to flee and destroyed more than 700 buildings. Authorities arrested a man suspected of starting the fire considered to be the most destructive. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Dave Upthegrove, Washington commissioner of public lands.
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