Man charged with setting largest Spokane wildfire went to prison for killing father
Summary
Aaron F. Farinacci, a man previously imprisoned for killing his father, has been charged with intentionally starting the largest wildfire near Spokane, Washington. The fire destroyed hundreds of buildings and forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate.Key Facts
- Aaron F. Farinacci was arrested and charged with first-degree arson for the Old Trails Fire near Spokane.
- The Old Trails Fire is the biggest of three fires burning around Spokane, impacting about 16 square miles.
- The fires have destroyed at least 700 buildings and caused around 67,000 people to evacuate.
- A community member reported seeing Farinacci acting nervously near the fire's origin, leading to his arrest.
- Farinacci has a criminal history of killing his father in 2010 and served prison time before his 2020 release.
- Farinacci denied starting the fire during questioning, saying he had matches and a lighter because he smokes.
- Some residents returned to find their homes completely burned down, with only chimneys or debris left.
- Fire conditions are expected to worsen due to rising temperatures and gusty winds later in the week.
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