Aaron Farinacci: Spokane Arson Suspect

On August 1, 2026, detectives believe 37-year-old Aaron F. Farinacci deliberately started the Old Trails Fire in North Spokane County. His alleged actions burned more than 3,200 acres and destroyed 694 homes. Court documents say Farinacci admitted to starting that fire and more than 20 others because he finds fire "powerful" and "beautiful." He's currently facing five counts of first-degree arson as detectives continue to investigate other unsolved crimes. In this episode, we dig into the case against him and what could come next.