Police Arrest Aaron Farinacci, Who Previously Was Convicted Of Killing His Father, For Starting Spokane, Washington, Wildfire That Displaced 60K People

8 August 2026, 3:46 am

Authorities have arrested a man who was accused of starting one of the three wildfires in Spokane, Washington, on a first-degree arson charge. Aaron Farinacci is accused of starting the Old Trails ...... Read More »

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