Name: Meteorologist Explains Why Spokane Wildfires Remain Zero Percent Contained
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Description: Meteorologist and science policy analyst Chris Martz explains why three massive wildfires near Spokane, Washington remain at zero percent containment, the role of high winds and drought, and the arrest of 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci—previously imprisoned for killing his father—on suspicion of starting the largest blaze.

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