Spokane Man Arrested for Deliberately Starting Fire as Three Wildfires Rage Simultaneously

Executive Briefing

• Arrested Monday, a Spokane man faces charges for allegedly igniting one of three active wildfires in the region
• Three simultaneous wildfires are currently burning through the Spokane, Washington area
• Investigators linked the suspect to deliberate arson as firefighting efforts continue across the region
• The arrest underscores growing concerns about human-caused wildfires during peak fire season