Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say

BBC News Friday 07 August 2026, 00:54 UTC 1 min read

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Aaron Farinacci is accused of setting the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three burning around the city that have destroyed hundreds of buildings.

Spokane (LOCATION) Aaron Farinacci (PERSON) the Old Trails Fire (ORG)

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