Suspect IDed in Eastern WA Fire | Wilmington News

A neighbor’s sharp eyes may have caught the arsonist behind the deadly Old Trails Fire in eastern Washington. Witness Paul Child spotted a suspicious man—later identified as Aaron Farinacci—bending over near railroad tracks before flames erupted. When police detained him, three witnesses, including teens, positively ID’d him during a field showup, and bodycam footage showed he carried a fanny pack full of matches. Though released initially, Farinacci was arrested two days later on charges of first-degree arson, allegedly admitting to setting 25 fires since last year—including this one using a delayed ignition device. He’s now facing a $2 million bail and accused of meticulously planning his crimes by monitoring weather apps. The blaze forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed hundreds of homes. 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/f36b2a719832537c