Spokane's Firestorm: Hundreds of Homes Destroyed, Evacuations Continue
TL;DR
Three wildfires in northwest Spokane, led by the Old Trails Fire, destroyed hundreds of homes in the Balboa neighborhood, with roughly 900 structures burned and about 67,000 residents evacuated. Firefighters from multiple states worked from a makeshift base at the fairgrounds as officials call it the region's worst natural disaster, while some residents return to salvage belongings. Authorities have arrested a suspect for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire.
- 'It's apocalyptic.' A look at the aftermath of catastrophic fires in Spokane KUOW
- Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say BBC
- At a Glance: Spokane area fires NonStop Local KHQ
- Sheriff responds to questions as evacuation frustrations grow KXLY.com
- Body camera footage shows how police quickly found the man they believe started Spokane's most devasting fire The Spokesman-Review
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