A man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane, Washington, that have destroyed hundreds of buildings planned the crime for weeks and researched when the weather would be best for igniting it,

The man accused of intentionally starting one of Washington’s most destructive wildfires is expected to enter his plea in court.

Fire crews in Washington state working to contain destructive blazes in the Spokane area are preparing for a new bout of flame-fueling winds and intense heat.

A Washington grandfather says he spotted a stranger bent over near railroad tracks minutes before smoke erupted and the Old Trails Fire ignited.

Hundreds of firefighters have been working for days to contain wildfires near Spokane, Washington. The man accused of starting one of those fires is set to be arraigned in court today. NBC News national correspondent Morgan Chesky shares the stories of residents who have lost everything in the fires and explains why they have been so hard to put out.

Three wildfires in eastern Washington state have burned thousands of acres, putting 65,000 people under evacuation orders.

There are three wildfires in the Spokane area that have forced 60,000 to be evacuated from their homes.

A man was arrested and charged with arson on Monday in connection with the Old Trails Fire in the Spokane area in Washington state, police said.

The fires have consumed thousands of acres, destroyed homes and forced residents to evacuate.

Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, have destroyed more than 800 buildings, and have sparked major air quality concerns. Meanwhile, blazes near Sacramento, California, threaten hundreds of homes. Rob Marciano reports.