USA: Arrest after forest fires around Spokane
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In the US state of Washington, forces are fighting three major forest fires around the city of Spokane. Authorities report around 64,000 evacuated and 700 buildings destroyed. A man was arrested on suspicion of arson.
Three major wildfires are raging around the city of Spokane, Washington.4,3,2,1 Authorities have called for around 64,000 people to evacuate.3,1 Around 700 buildings were destroyed by the fires.3,2
A man was arrested on suspicion of deliberate arson.4,3,2 The fires are considered one of the most severe forest fires in the region in recent years.2 Emergency personnel continue to fight against the spread of the fires.4,3,2,1
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