Arson arrest made over largest of Washington state's wildfires
There are three wildfires in the Spokane area that have forced 60,000 to be evacuated from their homes.
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"This is likely the worst natural disaster in Spokane history."
— Bob Ferguson , Politician
"There is still the potential for lives to be lost."
— Lisa Brown , Politician
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There are three wildfires in the Spokane area that have forced 60,000 to be evacuated from their homes.
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