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Suspect in Washington state wildfire was questioned about blazes last year

Suspect in Washington state wildfire was questioned about blazes last year

Summary

A man named Aaron Farinacci was arrested for starting a large wildfire near Spokane, Washington. He had been questioned before about other fires but was not charged. Farinacci denies starting the fire.

Key Facts

  • Aaron Farinacci, 37, is accused of starting the Old Trails fire near Spokane, Washington.
  • The fire destroyed homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate.
  • Farinacci was previously questioned about other wildfires near Spokane last year but was not charged then.
  • He was found with matches, cigarettes, and a lighter when arrested for the Old Trails fire.
  • Witnesses saw him acting nervously near the fire’s starting point.
  • The wildfires have burned over 10,000 acres in the area.
  • Farinacci has a criminal record for manslaughter and aggravated assault related to the death of his father in 2010.
  • He is being held on $1 million bail and denies starting the fire.
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