Arrested for Sparking Spokane’s Devastating Fire | Hattiesburg News

A Spokane man, Aaron Farinacci, has been arrested for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire — the region’s deadliest blaze — which destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced tens of thousands. Charged with first-degree arson and facing a $1 million bail, Farinacci was identified after a tip led investigators to his suspicious behavior near dry grass; they found matches and a lighter on him. His past includes prison time for manslaughter and assault tied to his father’s 2010 murder in Arizona. As firefighters battle the flames — now spanning neighborhoods and crossing the Spokane River — over 1,000 responders are on scene, with more expected. The President has declared an emergency to aid recovery amid worsening Western wildfires fueled by drought. 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/02d207fc889e2524