Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Spokane’s devastating wildfires
Summary
Authorities arrested a 37-year-old man named Aaron F. Farinacci in Spokane, Washington, for allegedly starting one of the wildfires that destroyed hundreds of buildings near the city. The fires forced around 67,000 people to leave their homes, with the main fire called the Old Trails Fire.Key Facts
- Aaron F. Farinacci was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson connected to the Old Trails Fire.
- The Old Trails Fire is the largest of three wildfires burning around Spokane.
- The fires have destroyed at least 700 buildings in total.
- Approximately 67,000 people have been evacuated due to the fires.
- A witness reported seeing Farinacci acting nervously near the fire’s starting point.
- Farinacci was found with matches and a butane lighter when he was detained.
- Other fires in the area remain under investigation with no known causes yet.
- The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office used body camera footage and reports to link Farinacci to the fire.
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