Police Department

SPD Investigates Several Intentionally Set Fires

Sgt. Teresa Fuller, PIO

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2 p.m.

Update: 07/09/2025 at 4:38 p.m.

Spokane Police Department now has probable cause to arrest Chad Horne for 2nd Degree Arson. He was last seen in the area of the Wal-Mart at Sullivan and Broadway in Spokane Valley and may be eastbound on foot. Anyone who sees Horne is asked to call 911.

The Spokane Police Department now has probable cause to arrest Chad Horne (37) for 2nd Degree Arson. Investigators received information he was near the Walmart in Spokane Valley at approximately 2:00pm this afternoon, July 9, 2025. He has changed clothes and was last seen in the clothing depicted in the attached photographs. He is a white male, 5'11" with a slim build and was last seen with blond hair, dark colored bike or spandex type shorts, a white headband, black tank top and carrying a large bag. If you see Horne, or any new fires, please call 911. He may be traveling on foot east bound.

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Update: 07/09/2025 at 8:34 a.m.

Spokane Police are looking for a person of interest in multiple arsons from July 8, 2025. Chad A Horne (37) is currently wanted on an unrelated domestic violence charge and investigators are looking to speak to him about his possible involvement in yesterday's arson events. Anyone with information on Horne is asked to call Crime Check at 509-456-2233.

The Spokane Police Major Crimes Unit is asking for the public to keep an eye out for a possible suspect in yesterday's arson incidents. He currently has an unrelated warrant for Malicious Mischief Domestic Violence. The attached picture is from surveillance footage near one of yesterday's arsons. He is approximately 5'11, has a slim build, and typically has dyed hair or wears wigs.

Anyone with information about Horne's whereabouts or footage tying him to these deliberately set fires is asked to call Crime Check at 509.456.2233.

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Original Release:

The Spokane Police Major Crimes Unit (MCU) is investigating a series of intentionally set fires that happened early this morning. Police are currently following up on any and all leads. Anyone who believes they have applicable surveillance footage is asked to call Crime Check at 509.456.2233 so officers can collect the evidence.

At approximately 4:15am today, July 8, 2025, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a fire at My Fresh Basket in the 1000 block of west Summit Parkway. Crews were also called to a fire damaged electrical vehicle charging station on the Spokane Washington State University campus near Spokane Falls Blvd. and Pine St. as well as foliage on a median in that area that was vandalized at approximately 4:47am. About an hour after the initial fire on Summit, at 5:12am, crews responded to a structure fire in the 200 block of east 3^rd Avenue. It was quickly ascertained there were 3 separate structures deliberately set ablaze in that area.

A total of 4 structures were set on fire. Fortunately, no one was injured in any of these incidents, but they are of great concern given the current forecast for hot, dry, and windy weather. Spokane Police MCU and Spokane Fire investigators have responded to gather evidence at each scene. Spokane Police are actively searching for more evidence and looking to determine if there are other related fires.

Anyone with surveillance footage that may be relevant who has not already been contacted by investigators is asked to call Crime Check at 509.456.2233 so officer can respond and determine if we need the footage as evidence.

Related Photos

• Chad Horne Photo 1
• Chad Horne Photo 2
• Person of Interest Photo 1
• Person of Interest Photo 2
• Arson Photo 1
• Arson Photo 2

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