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Spokane County sheriff’s deputies took a suicidal man wanted for arson into custody Wednesday when his car caught fire following a high speed chase. A caller reported Brian Olson, 29, was threatening to kill himself near the area of 20000 N. Holcomb Road. Olson had a warrant for his arrest in connection to an arson investigation at 403 W. Barnes Road. The caller told dispatch that Olson had left the residence. Deputies found him traveling near the area of Bruce Street and Peone Road and tried to stop his vehicle. Olson refused to stop and fled the scene.