Spokane, wildfire and arsonist
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Weeks of research went into planning the ‘powerful, beautiful’ fire, the suspect told authorities, but claimed it grew larger than he intended.
The man accused of intentionally starting one of Washington’s most destructive wildfires is expected to enter his plea in court.
A man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane, Washington, that have destroyed hundreds of buildings planned the crime for weeks and researched when the weather would be best for igniting it, police said.
Farinacci is accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three infernos ripping through Washington’s Spokane area.
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Old Trails arson suspect's bond increased to $2M as prosecution seeks 4 additional arson charges
Aaron Farinacci is now charged with five counts of first-degree arson for the Old Trails Fire and four other fires after he admitted to setting them.