Bodycam video shows firefighters battling blaze in Spokane, US

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Bodycam video shows firefighters battling blaze in Spokane, US. (2026, August 4). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/4/bodycam-video-shows-firefighters-battling-blaze-in-spokane-us?traffic_source=rss

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A bodycam video has been released showing firefighters responding to a large wildfire in Spokane, Washington, which has forced over 60,000 people to evacuate from their homes. The footage shows the intense efforts of the firefighters to combat the blaze. This is the third consecutive day that wildfires have ravaged the area near Spokane.

Written by AI on 2026-08-21, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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A devastating wildfire broke out in Spokane, Washington, forcing 65,000 people to evacuate their homes. The fire, known as the Old Trails Fire, was one of three blazes that burned across the region, destroying 700 buildings and leaving hundreds without homes. A 37-year-old man named Aaron Farinacci was arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire. He was seen kneeling near grass where the fire started, and was found to be in possession of matches and a lighter. Farinacci has a prior conviction for manslaughter and is being held on a $1 million bond. The fires were fueled by strong winds and dry vegetation, making them particularly destructive. Authorities say it will take time to assess the full extent of the damage as search teams begin entering the hardest-hit areas.

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