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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 7, 2026 at 7:27 AM ET · Updated August 7, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET

Spokane wildfire arson suspect says he planned the blaze for weeks

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by NBC News. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

A suspect in the Spokane wildfires has confessed to planning the arson for weeks. The suspect also admitted to setting dozens of fires.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 12 hr ago, when NBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from ZeroHedge.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

ZeroHedge 3 hr ago
"Fire Is... Beautiful": Suspect In Spokane Wildfire Confesses He Planned Arson For Weeks ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

NBC News 12 hr ago
Spokane Wildfire Suspect Confesses to Setting Dozens of Fires ↗

Coverage timeline

Aug 7, 7:27 AM ET
12 hr ago
NBC News
Spokane Wildfire Suspect Confesses to Setting Dozens of Fires ↗
Aug 7, 4:40 PM ET
3 hr ago
ZeroHedge
"Fire Is... Beautiful": Suspect In Spokane Wildfire Confesses He Planned Arson For Weeks ↗
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