Man charged with arson in Spokane told police he planned to spark wildfire for weeks
Summary
A man named Aaron Farinacci was charged with starting a wildfire in Spokane, Washington. He told police he planned the fire for two weeks, made a device to light it, and chose a windy day to start it.Key Facts
- Aaron Farinacci confessed to starting the Old Trails fire in Spokane.
- He spent about two weeks planning the fire.
- Farinacci studied weather conditions and picked a day with high winds and low humidity.
- He made a time-delay device using paper, matches, a cigarette, and a rubber band.
- The fire damaged over 850 homes and caused tens of thousands of people to evacuate.
- Farinacci said he thought fire was powerful and described it as a "rebirth."
- He started the fire on August 1 when winds could reach 50 mph.
- Farinacci is scheduled to appear in court facing arson charges.
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