Farinacci, Spokane
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The man accused of setting one of Washington state's most destructive wildfires will be evaluated for competency before entering a plea.
The man accused of intentionally starting one of Washington’s most destructive wildfires is expected to enter his plea in court.
Aaron Farinacci, a convicted Arizona felon, was identified in a Spokane fire case. He was sentenced to 12 years for killing his father in 2010.
New court documents outline how Aaron F. Farinacci told police that he was responsible for the Old Trails Fire that burned hundreds of buildings in Spokane. He also said he started 25 other fires in the last year.
Aaron Farinacci, 37, is accused of causing the Old Trails Fire, one of three fires tearing through eastern Washington near Spokane.
Aaron Farinacci is accused of setting the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three burning around the city that have destroyed hundreds of buildings.
Newly obtained court documents detail the moment a man was arrested, accused of starting a fire that’s wreaking havoc in the Spokane area.
The alleged arsonist in the first of three devastating wildfires in Washington state last week admitted to igniting the blaze and more than two dozen others since last year, court documents show.