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Wildfires Burn Over 800 Structures in Spokane Area
Wildfires in Washington state have destroyed more than 800 homes and buildings, burning over 10,000 acres. Officials are making progress in containing the blazes. A suspect faces an arson charge in connection with the fires.
09/24/2026 · Beaverhead County edition
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Why it matters locally: Given Spokane's proximity to the Montana border, the large-scale wildfires and associated air quality issues could have localized impacts on air quality in western Montana.
SPOKANE, Wash. — Wildfires in the Spokane area of Washington state have destroyed over 800 homes and other structures, scorching more than 10,000 acres. Officials overseeing the response report progress in containing the widespread blazes. Authorities have scheduled a court appearance for a suspect accused of setting the fires. The individual faces a first-degree arson charge and will appear in court on Thursday. NBC's Morgan Chesky has provided reports from the affected region. Additionally, Al Roker from TODAY has monitored fire danger conditions related to the incident.Related Topics
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