Police have arrested a suspect on suspicion of arson in connection with the largest of the wildfires burning in Washington state. The fires have destroyed at least 600 buildings and forced 60,000 people from their homes.
Three wildfires are burning in the Spokane area, where residents have been ordered to evacuate. One of the fires tore through Spokane, the state's second-largest city. It is among 15 wildfires currently burning across Washington.
More than 1,000 square kilometers have been burned so far this summer. Unfavorable weather conditions have made this year's fire season particularly strong.
The arrest was made in connection with the largest of the Spokane-area fires, according to officials. No further details about the suspect or the alleged crime were released.