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How an act of arson in Washington caused so much destruction

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How an act of arson in Washington caused so much destruction

The Spokane wildfires show how extreme heat, dry vegetation, strong winds and expanding development can transform one ignition into a disaster that destroys hundreds of homes.

A worker pauses to look at the debris.
A utility worker views a property burned by the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Wash., on Tuesday.Josh Edelson / AFP via Getty Images

All it took was a burning cigarette, a pack of matches and a rubber band.

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Original source: https://www.nbcnews.com/business

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