NYT
What One Witness Saw Before a Spokane Wildfire Started
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
A Spokane County resident called 911 after observing smoke and reported seeing a man acting suspiciously in the area. Police arrested a suspect in connection with one of the wildfires in the region.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/us/spokane-fire-arson-suspect-witness.html