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Arson Suspect Accused of Setting Eastern Wash. Wildfire Also Charged With First-Degree Murder
A suspect accused of setting a massive wildfire in eastern Washington has a prior record of first-degree murder charges, according to court records.
A suspect in a large wildfire in eastern Washington was previously charged with first-degree murder, according to court records. The suspect is accused of setting fire that destroyed hundreds of buildings and displaced tens of thousands of people. No further details on the charges have been released. The suspect's motivations for starting the fire remain unclear.
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