AustriaA 37-year-old man has confessed to starting the 'Old Trails' wildfire in the state of Washington, USA, which destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands of people to flee. The suspect, who was previously convicted, admitted during investigations that he set this fire and dozens of others over the past months. He described fires as 'powerful and beautiful,' claiming objects affected by fire experienced a kind of rebirth. Initially denying the charges, he later detailed his planning and execution of the fires, including waiting for a dry, windy, and hot day for the 'Old Trails' blaze. His bail was set at $2 million after the charges were expanded to include additional cases of arson. Authorities reported that the wildfires have devastated neighborhoods around Spokane, covering more than 42 square kilometers, destroying over 700 homes and other buildings, and forcing more than 65,000 people to evacuate temporarily. No injuries or deaths have been reported yet, and firefighting efforts continue amid forecasts of heat and strong winds over the weekend.
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