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Firefighters are working 16-hour shifts as they battle the Spokane Complex Fire
The Old Trails and Autumn Lane fires were each 13% contained Wednesday, and the Fairview Fire was 5% contained, according to fire officials.
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‘Unprecedented’: The Spokane wildfires in maps and photos
Three wildfires have burned hundreds of buildings and forced tens of thousands of evacuations in the Washington city.
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Spokane fire suspect had been in prison for killing his father, court records show
Aaron Farinacci, 37, also had a history of mental health struggles.
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Utility’s idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton Fire, which killed 19, L.A. County officials say
It took firefighters nearly a month to extinguish the Eaton Fire, which burned at the same time as the wind-whipped Palisades fire.
Rare snow blankets New Zealand cities, with skiers gliding down world’s steepest residential street
An Antarctic polar blast brought snow to sea level and icy temperatures that closed roads and disrupted schools on the country’s South Island.
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Cooler temps aid in battle against Spokane fires that have forced hundreds from their homes
Three fires have burned more than 8,000 acres and destroyed 700 structures. 
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How a family-owned Spokane bootmaker is stepping up for wildland firefighters
“In moments like this, these guys show up for us, so we show up for them,” said Tim Khadzhi of JK Boots. 
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Man accused of arson in the biggest of 3 major fires in Spokane, Washington
Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested late Monday afternoon in connection with the Old Trails Fire, the Spokane County sheriff said.
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‘I needed to see my house’: Raging fires tear through Spokane, Washington, neighborhoods
Officials have estimated the blazes in the Spokane area have burned down more than 700 structures. As of Monday afternoon, they’d burned through more than 8,000 acres.
More than 700 structures lost as 65,000 evacuate in Washington state wildfires
Officials have yet to determine how many of the destroyed structures were homes, businesses or schools. No injuries have been reported. 
Europe
Water-dropping aircraft take off to tackle major Greek wildfire after 2 are killed in crash
The collision laid bare the danger at the most volatile front of Europe’s wildfire emergency. 
