United States: three fires ravage Spokane, a suspect arrested
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Three wildfires have been ravaging Spokane, Washington since Saturday. More than 700 buildings have been destroyed. No home is under control. A 37-year-old suspect, already convicted of manslaughter, was arrested for one of the fires.
Three wildfires have been circling the town of Spokane, Washington since Saturday.2 More than 700 buildings have been destroyed by fires in Spokane.2 None of the three households are under control to date.2
The heat is expected to increase by the end of the week, according to authorities.2 The largest of the three fires could have been started by a 37-year-old man.1 The 37-year-old was remanded in custody for one of the fires.2,1
The man is already convicted of manslaughter in the past.1
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