Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say
Summary
A man named Aaron Farinacci was arrested for starting a large wildfire near Spokane, Washington. He admitted to planning the fire on a dry, windy day and is suspected of causing 25 fires in the past year. The fire forced 60,000 people to evacuate and destroyed more than 700 buildings.Key Facts
- Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested on suspicion of setting a major wildfire in Spokane.
- He told police he chose a hot, dry, and windy day to start the fire after checking weather apps.
- Farinacci allegedly set 25 other fires in the area between July and August 2025.
- The fire, called the Old Trails Fire, caused over 60,000 people to evacuate and destroyed more than 700 buildings.
- No deaths or injuries have been confirmed, but authorities are checking on 14 people they cannot reach.
- Farinacci is being held with a $2 million bond and will have a mental health evaluation.
- He showed emotion in court but did not enter a plea yet.
- Residents were shocked but some said knowing the fire was set on purpose helped them find closure.
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