Spokane Wildfire Suspect Previously Convicted of Killing Adoptive Father
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Spokane Wildfire Suspect Previously Convicted of Killing Adoptive Father

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A 37-year-old man charged with intentionally setting a wildfire that has destroyed hundreds of buildings in and around Spokane, Washington, was previously convicted of killing his adoptive father in Arizona. The Old Trails Fire has displaced over 60,000 people since Saturday.

The suspect was questioned by law enforcement regarding two separate fires last year but wasn’t charged at the time. Authorities have not released a motive for allegedly setting the Spokane wildfire. No right-leaning outlets reported on this aspect of the story; The Blaze focused solely on the prior conviction in Arizona, reporting that the 37-year-old was convicted of killing his father.

The current charges stem from intentional acts related to the fire’s ignition. Hundreds of structures have been destroyed as a result of the blaze, and investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the damage and any potential contributing factors.

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