Authorities in eastern Washington arrest a 37-year-old man on suspicion of arson in connection with wildfires burning around Spokane. Multiple outlets report that the arrest follows fires that break out over a parched weekend and collectively become among the most destructive blazes in the state’s history. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office says the suspect, identified by some reports as Aaron F. Farinacci, is arrested and booked on arson suspicion related to the Old Trails Fire. Reports add that investigators believe the suspect is linked to one of three major fires ravaging the Spokane area. The arrest takes place while officials and residents assess damage and whether homes were destroyed. Some accounts describe residents returning to see extensive destruction, including structures left only with chimneys. One report states the suspect is held on $1 million bond, and it is not immediately clear if he has legal representation. Authorities continue firefighting efforts as thousands of residents evacuate, with estimates cited across the reports indicating tens of thousands of evacuations and destruction of hundreds of structures.