SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect for arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire, part of the Spokane Area Complex Fires that have claimed more than 700 homes and forced thousands to evacuate.
The 37-year-old man was arrested “without incident” at an address along W. Elliott Drive in Spokane on Monday evening. He is set to appear in court in the coming days, according to the sheriff’s office.
The sheriff’s office confirmed that the suspect was booked into Spokane County Jail on Monday, August 3.
The Old Trails Fire, part of the Spokane Complex Fires that have claimed more than 700 homes, was first reported on August 1.
Over 67,000 Spokane-area residents have been evacuated since the fires began.
This is a developing story and will be updated throughout the day.
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