Aaron Farinacci and the Fires He Lit | Hattiesburg News

A man named Aaron Farinacci is facing multiple arson charges in Spokane for allegedly igniting three devastating wildfires, including the Old Trails Fire that destroyed over 850 homes and displaced tens of thousands. He meticulously planned the blaze, studying weather patterns and even building a homemade time-delay device using household items — all to catch the wind just right on August 1st. Farinacci confessed to starting the current fire and others from last summer, admitting he believed fire brings “rebirth” and always carried cigarettes or weed to justify having matches. Now charged with arson for the Aubrey White and Meenach fires plus 25 smaller blazes near his apartment, he’s set for a competency evaluation before his arraignment, with a $2 million bond due to his perceived danger and flight risk. The community reels as investigators dig deeper into his disturbing pattern. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/971fbb0c8af6bdaf