A man who was convicted of manslaughter for killing his father in 2010 was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson in connection to the largest of the three fires burning near Spokane, Washington. Firefighters say hundreds of structures have been destroyed so far. Kris Van Cleave has more. Source link
8/3: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Spokane wildfires force thousands to evacuate; Michigan reports two cyclosporiasis deaths. Source link
With some 67,000 people under evacuation orders amid three destructive wildfires burning around Spokane, Washington, hundreds could be coming home to nothing. “All of our memories are gone,” said Anna Andreachi, a Spokane resident whose home was lost in the blaze. “My dad just died, and all of his stuff was still in there, too.” …
8/2: CBS Weekend News – CBS News Watch CBS News Mass evacuations underway as wildfires bear down on Spokane, Washington; New details on deadly In-N-Out shooting. Source link
Explosive wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have destroyed more than 600 structures, many of them within the city limits. The fast-moving flames led to mass evacuations and chaos, as families fled their homes. Adam Yamaguchi reports and Andrew Kozak looks at the forecast and the record heat threatening 50 million Americans. Source link
Fast-moving wildfires driven by strong winds and soaring temperatures have prompted the evacuation of thousands of people in eastern Washington state. Some 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed since the Old Trails Fire started around noon on Saturday. In addition to the Old Trails Fire, there are two others — the Fairview Fire and…
