‘Wiped out’ - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires
Wildfires in Spokane, Washington have destroyed at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for thousands of residents. Authorities have arrested a suspect on suspicion of arson in connection with one of the fires. BBC reporter Max Matza provided on‑the‑ground coverage from an affected neighborhood.
- ▪The fires have burned down at least 860 structures, many of which are residential homes.
- ▪Thousands of residents remain under mandatory evacuation orders in the city.
- ▪Police have detained a suspect accused of arson related to one of the blazes.
- ▪BBC correspondent Max Matza reported live from a neighborhood heavily impacted by the fires.
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| Publication time | Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:10:58 GMT |
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