Spokane arson suspect had planned devastating wildfire for weeks, police say
Summary
A man named Aaron Farinacci confessed to deliberately starting a large wildfire in Spokane, Washington, after planning it for weeks. His fire caused massive damage, destroying hundreds of buildings and forcing many people to evacuate.Key Facts
- Aaron Farinacci planned the wildfire by studying weather conditions like wind, heat, and humidity.
- He created a simple timed device using matches, paper, a cigarette, and a rubber band to start the fire.
- Farinacci chose August 1 for the fire because he knew there would be strong winds up to 50 mph.
- The fire, called the Old Trails Fire, damaged or destroyed nearly 700 structures in Spokane.
- Farinacci is charged with multiple counts of arson and appeared in court with bail set at $2 million.
- He has a previous manslaughter conviction.
- A man named Paul Child noticed suspicious behavior from Farinacci and helped lead police to him.
- The wildfire occurred during extreme drought, heat, and wind, making it one of Spokane’s worst disasters.
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