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Washington State Planned Parenthood Fire Ruled Arson

The clinic, near the Idaho border, suffered significant damage that may shutter it for a month or more, a Planned Parenthood spokeswoman said.

An early-morning fire at Planned Parenthood in Pullman Friday was arson, according to the Pullman Fire Department and the Inland Northwest Joint Terrorism Task Force. The fire, which started around 3:30 a.m., caused significant damage that may keep the health center closed for a month or more, Planned Parenthood spokeswoman Tanya Riordan said. (Alexander and Sokol, 9/4)

A fire that badly damaged a Planned Parenthood building in Washington state early on Friday was caused by arson, local officials said. The blaze was set around 3:30 a.m. local time and caused extensive damage to the front of the structure in Pullman, the Pullman Fire Department said in a news release. No one was injured in the fire. (Cavaliere, 9/5)

A pre-dawn blaze that heavily damaged a Planned Parenthood clinic was arson, fire investigators in Washington state determined Friday. Pullman Fire Department investigator Chris Wehrung also said a task force involving local agencies was investigating with the help of federal agencies. He declined to release other details. (9/4)

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