Spokane, arsonist and wildfire
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Aaron Farinacci told investigators he planned the Old Trails blaze for two weeks, using a weather app to research conditions, according to the prosecutors’ affidavit.
The man accused of intentionally starting one of Washington’s most destructive wildfires is expected to enter his plea in court.
A 37-year-old Spokane, Washington, resident with a previous manslaughter conviction was arrested Monday in connection with largest of the region’s three wildfires, authorities said.
Aaron Farinacci, 37, is accused of causing the Old Trails Fire, one of three fires tearing through eastern Washington near Spokane.