Man charged in Washington state with starting largest wildfire in the area
Summary
A man named Aaron F Farinacci has been charged with starting the largest wildfire in Spokane, Washington, which burned almost 4,000 acres and forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Authorities arrested him after witnesses saw him near where the fire began, and he has a past manslaughter conviction. Firefighters are continuing efforts to control multiple wildfires across the region amid dry and hot weather.Key Facts
- Aaron F Farinacci, 37, from Spokane, was charged with first-degree arson for starting the Old Trails fire.
- The fire burned nearly 4,000 acres and caused evacuations of over 67,000 people from three wildfires in the area.
- Witnesses saw Farinacci near the fire’s starting point and he was found with waterproof matches and a lighter.
- He has a prior manslaughter conviction from Arizona in 2010.
- Over 1,000 firefighters, including many from other states, are fighting the fires by air and land.
- The wildfires have destroyed homes and property, leaving some residents unable to return to their neighborhoods.
- Washington’s congressional leaders and governor have asked President Trump to approve emergency aid for the state.
- The National Weather Service warns that dry, hot, and smoky conditions will continue, making firefighting difficult.
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