Arrested for Starting Spokane Wildfire | Dover News

A Spokane man, Aaron Farinacci, has been arrested for allegedly starting the deadly Old Trails Fire — one of three massive blazes that’ve destroyed 700 homes and displaced 67,000 people. The arrest followed a tip from a community member who spotted him near the fire’s origin, later confirmed by body cam footage and his possession of matches and a lighter. As firefighters battle flames across the West — with over 1,000 already on scene and more expected — residents face heartbreaking losses and tough decisions about rebuilding. No deaths have been reported yet, but the emotional toll is crushing, and officials warn against drone use near burn zones as recovery efforts begin. 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/a876280380dc385b