US arrests suspect over Spokane wildfire as tens of thousands flee blaze
Summary
A man named Aaron Farinacci was arrested for starting one of three wildfires near Spokane, Washington, which have forced about 65,000 people to evacuate. The fires have destroyed many buildings but have not caused any reported injuries.Key Facts
- Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested and charged with first-degree arson for the Old Trails fire near Spokane.
- He is being held on a $1 million bond after a witness saw him near where the fire started.
- The fires have burned over 8,000 acres and destroyed between 700 and 1,110 buildings.
- About 65,000 people have been forced to leave their homes because of the fires.
- No injuries have been reported, but officials are trying to contact 14 people who have not been reached.
- Scientists say climate change is making wildfires more common and severe by causing hotter temperatures and drier conditions.
- Eastern Washington experienced one of its warmest winters, causing a snow drought that helped worsen the fire risk.
- Wildfire and heat alerts are also affecting other parts of the world, including Japan, South Korea, Europe, and North Africa.
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