509 Wildfires

As of Saturday morning, thirteen large wildfires were still burning across Eastern Washington, the home of my 509 Crime Stories. Combined, they have burned an estimated 451,310 acres.

The first three below are affecting Spokane County. Over 900 homes and structures have been lost. If you haven't heard, but the Old Trail fire was started by an arsonist. Fortunately, he was arrested and admitted to the crime.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

This has been a crazy season. I don’t remember summers like this growing up, but now massive wildfires and hazy skies seem almost routine.