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Arrest in Old Trails Fire Investigation | Charleston News
A 37-year-old man with a prior manslaughter conviction has been arrested for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire in Spokane County, facing a first-degree arson charge and $1 million bail. The arrest followed days of investigation after a witness spotted suspicious activity near the blaze’s origin. As wildfires force 65,000 evacuations and crews battle to assess damage using satellite imagery, smoke from multiple fires blankets western Washington, including Seattle. In response, the governor has declared a statewide emergency and imposed a burn ban through September 30th, with limited…
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