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Authorities in Spokane, Washington, have arrested 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci, who investigators say intentionally started the Old Trails Fire, the largest wildfire in the region. The fire has destroyed homes, forced thousands of people to evacuate, and left entire neighborhoods in ruins within Spokane city limits. Farinacci, who has a... show more

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A 37-year-old man was arrested Monday for allegedly starting the largest of the three devastating Spokane, Washington-area wildfires that are leaving some residents with nothing. Aaron Farinacci, a Spokane resident who has a prior manslaughter conviction, was booked on suspicion of first degree arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire and was being held on $1 million bond, the Spokane County Sheriff's Office said. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more.

A 37-year-old man was arrested Monday for allegedly starting the largest of the three devastating Spokane, Washington-area wildfires that are leaving some residents with nothing. Aaron Farinacci, a Spokane resident who has a prior manslaughter conviction, was booked on suspicion of first degree arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire and was being held on $1 million bond, the Spokane County Sheriff's Office said. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more.

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🚨 Man charged with starting massive Spokane wildfire previously killed his own father. AARON F. FARINACCI, 37, is accused of arson in the Old Trails Fire. In 2010 he shot and killed his father in Arizona during an argument over dishes and later pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The fires have already destroyed more than 700 structures. Over 65,000 people have been forced to evacuate. Thousands of acres burned with zero containment. One person. Matches and a lighter. Hundreds of homes gone.

🚨 Man charged with starting massive Spokane wildfire previously killed his own father. AARON F. FARINACCI, 37, is accused of arson in the Old Trails Fire. In 2010 he shot and killed his father in Arizona during an argument over dishes and later pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The fires have already destroyed more than 700 structures. Over 65,000 people have been forced to evacuate. Thousands of acres burned with zero containment. One person. Matches and a lighter. Hundreds of homes gone.

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Washington wildfire arson suspect Aaron Farinacci allegedly had an "obsession with fire." Investigators say the suspect admitted to planning the fire weeks beforehand, and told detectives that fire is "powerful" and "beautiful." He also admitted to setting about 25 fires in and around his neighborhood since last year. Farinacci appeared in court Thursday on five arson charges. He's being held on $2 million bond and faces up to life in prison if convicted.

Washington wildfire arson suspect Aaron Farinacci allegedly had an "obsession with fire." Investigators say the suspect admitted to planning the fire weeks beforehand, and told detectives that fire is "powerful" and "beautiful." He also admitted to setting about 25 fires in and around his neighborhood since last year. Farinacci appeared in court Thursday on five arson charges. He's being held on $2 million bond and faces up to life in prison if convicted.

Fox News

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A short while ago: A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington, United States. The wildfire has destroyed around 700 structures and forced approximately 65,000 residents to evacuate.

A short while ago: A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington, United States. The wildfire has destroyed around 700 structures and forced approximately 65,000 residents to evacuate.

Weather Monitor

16,299 views • 26 days ago

🚨🇺🇸 Spokane, Washington, just called in the National Guard. The Old Trails Fire is tearing through the city. More than a dozen homes are already on fire. Entire neighborhoods are in the danger zone. Writer: Claudio

🚨🇺🇸 Spokane, Washington, just called in the National Guard. The Old Trails Fire is tearing through the city. More than a dozen homes are already on fire. Entire neighborhoods are in the danger zone. Writer: Claudio

Mario Nawfal

77,118 views • 28 days ago

🚨#BREAKING: A man who m*rdered his own FATHER because he was asked to WASH DISHES... is now accused of setting a fire that burned roughly 700 homes to the ground and forced 65,000 people to flee. Yes, he k*lled his dad over DISHES and he wasn't in prison. His name is Aaron Farinacci. He's 37. Back in 2010, in Mesa, Arizona, Farinacci got into an argument with his father, because his father asked him to do the dishes. So he shot him de*d. Then he pointed the gun at his own mother. Then he shot himself and survived. He was charged with first-degree M*RDER... but that got knocked down, and he pleaded guilty to mansl*ughter. Now fast forward to this week in Spokane, Washington. The Old Trails Fire tore through neighborhoods north of the city. It destroyed around 700 structures, most of them homes. As many as 65,000 people were forced to evacuate. Investigators say it was intentionally set. And they've arrested Aaron Farinacci. Police say he had waterproof matches and a butane lighter on him and found him kneeling in the grass right where the fire started. The sheriff says he's been contacted before for "arson-related behavior." Here's the part that will make you sick. On the DAY the fire started, a witness reported a nervous man in the trees. Police actually stopped Farinacci a mile away, questioned him... and let him GO. Now 700 families may be staring at the ashes of everything they built. But here's who got him: ordinary citizens. Neighbors who saw something wrong and refused to stay quiet. The prosecutor said that this case was cracked by "vigilant citizens" who spoke up. THANK GOD for people who pay attention. He's charged with first-degree arson, held on a $1 million bond. GOOD. How does a man plead guilty to k*lling his own father... and end up free, with a lighter, next to 65,000 people's homes? Somebody needs to answer for that. WE DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE LIKE THIS.

🚨#BREAKING: A man who mrdered his own FATHER because he was asked to WASH DISHES... is now accused of setting a fire that burned roughly 700 homes to the ground and forced 65,000 people to flee. Yes, he klled his dad over DISHES and he wasn't in prison. His name is Aaron Farinacci. He's 37. Back in 2010, in Mesa, Arizona, Farinacci got into an argument with his father, because his father asked him to do the dishes. So he shot him ded. Then he pointed the gun at his own mother. Then he shot himself and survived. He was charged with first-degree MRDER... but that got knocked down, and he pleaded guilty to manslughter. Now fast forward to this week in Spokane, Washington. The Old Trails Fire tore through neighborhoods north of the city. It destroyed around 700 structures, most of them homes. As many as 65,000 people were forced to evacuate. Investigators say it was intentionally set. And they've arrested Aaron Farinacci. Police say he had waterproof matches and a butane lighter on him and found him kneeling in the grass right where the fire started. The sheriff says he's been contacted before for "arson-related behavior." Here's the part that will make you sick. On the DAY the fire started, a witness reported a nervous man in the trees. Police actually stopped Farinacci a mile away, questioned him... and let him GO. Now 700 families may be staring at the ashes of everything they built. But here's who got him: ordinary citizens. Neighbors who saw something wrong and refused to stay quiet. The prosecutor said that this case was cracked by "vigilant citizens" who spoke up. THANK GOD for people who pay attention. He's charged with first-degree arson, held on a $1 million bond. GOOD. How does a man plead guilty to klling his own father... and end up free, with a lighter, next to 65,000 people's homes? Somebody needs to answer for that. WE DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE LIKE THIS.

Matt Van Swol

2,802,392 views • 25 days ago

🚨 BREAKING: I’m boots on the ground in Spokane for Discovery Institute, documenting the devastating wildfire that has destroyed entire neighborhoods. Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the fire. Stay tuned for on-the-ground reporting, interviews, and updates. Jonathan Choe

🚨 BREAKING: I’m boots on the ground in Spokane for Discovery Institute, documenting the devastating wildfire that has destroyed entire neighborhoods. Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the fire. Stay tuned for on-the-ground reporting, interviews, and updates. Jonathan Choe

Kevin Dahlgren 🥾 🥾

14,819 views • 25 days ago

🚨 IT'S OFFICIAL: Spokane authorities have ARRESTED man who allegedly set a MASSIVE wildfire in Washington State Leftists have been blaming "CLIMATE CHANGE" for several days now, but once again, it was ARSON. NOTHING natural about it. Witnesses reported seeing a man, now identified as Aaron Farinacci, 37, near the tree line before spotting smoke. Farinacci was found in possession of a lighter and waterproof match when he was detained and searched. Area fires have destroyed at LEAST 700 buildings in the past few days, and forced out nearly 70,000 people.

🚨 IT'S OFFICIAL: Spokane authorities have ARRESTED man who allegedly set a MASSIVE wildfire in Washington State Leftists have been blaming "CLIMATE CHANGE" for several days now, but once again, it was ARSON. NOTHING natural about it. Witnesses reported seeing a man, now identified as Aaron Farinacci, 37, near the tree line before spotting smoke. Farinacci was found in possession of a lighter and waterproof match when he was detained and searched. Area fires have destroyed at LEAST 700 buildings in the past few days, and forced out nearly 70,000 people.

Nick Sortor

317,147 views • 25 days ago

Containment is growing, but the work is far from over. Thursday morning, firefighters from several western states are making steady progress on the three Spokane-area wildfires, even as hotter, drier weather returns to eastern Washington. The Old Trails Fire currently 25% contained, the Autumn Lane fire 20%, and the Fairview fire 15%. The alleged arsonist believed to have started the old trails fire is charged with first-degree arson, in court today for his arraignment. Evacuation orders are still in place for tens of thousands, and with weather conditions worsening over the next several days, it’s likely they will stay in place as people are desperate to get back to their properties. Continuing live coverage from the Spokane fire lines today on The Weather Channel

Containment is growing, but the work is far from over. Thursday morning, firefighters from several western states are making steady progress on the three Spokane-area wildfires, even as hotter, drier weather returns to eastern Washington. The Old Trails Fire currently 25% contained, the Autumn Lane fire 20%, and the Fairview fire 15%. The alleged arsonist believed to have started the old trails fire is charged with first-degree arson, in court today for his arraignment. Evacuation orders are still in place for tens of thousands, and with weather conditions worsening over the next several days, it’s likely they will stay in place as people are desperate to get back to their properties. Continuing live coverage from the Spokane fire lines today on The Weather Channel

Justin Michaels

13,139 views • 23 days ago

A home was fully engulfed in flames as a car drives through Spokane, Washington, on Saturday as crews battle massive, fast-moving wildfires. At least 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed since the Old Trails Fire started around noon on Saturday. In addition to the Old Trails Fire, there are two others burning in the area, prompting evacuations.

A home was fully engulfed in flames as a car drives through Spokane, Washington, on Saturday as crews battle massive, fast-moving wildfires. At least 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed since the Old Trails Fire started around noon on Saturday. In addition to the Old Trails Fire, there are two others burning in the area, prompting evacuations.

CBS News

77,807 views • 27 days ago

The Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington will likely be the city’s worst disaster since the Great Fire (August 4, 1889), which destroyed 30 city blocks. Reports this evening of multiple neighborhoods with homes burning, and a massive fire and emergency response inside the city. The National Guard has been activated, and nearly 2,500 acres have been burned so far, punching right through parts of the city. Extreme fire weather continues through the weekend. I will have a full update on the situation on tomorrow mornings show. Thanks to the subscribers who shared these views of the fire.

The Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington will likely be the city’s worst disaster since the Great Fire (August 4, 1889), which destroyed 30 city blocks. Reports this evening of multiple neighborhoods with homes burning, and a massive fire and emergency response inside the city. The National Guard has been activated, and nearly 2,500 acres have been burned so far, punching right through parts of the city. Extreme fire weather continues through the weekend. I will have a full update on the situation on tomorrow mornings show. Thanks to the subscribers who shared these views of the fire.

The Hotshot Wake Up

89,976 views • 28 days ago

🇺🇸🔥HOUSES BURN IN WASHINGTON STATE (OVER 3,000 ACRES ON FIRE) People fled their neighborhoods, creating traffic jams Washington state has declared the highest evacuation level due to a wildfire — CNN reported The Old Trails Fire originated near the intersection of West Euclid Road & North Old Trails Road north of Airway Heights, rapidly sweeping eastward through Riverside State Park Jumped the Spokane River into suburban northwest Spokane neighborhoods like Indian Trail & Five Mile 👉 Evacuate the area immediately if you are under a Level 3 "Go Now" order

🇺🇸🔥HOUSES BURN IN WASHINGTON STATE (OVER 3,000 ACRES ON FIRE) People fled their neighborhoods, creating traffic jams Washington state has declared the highest evacuation level due to a wildfire — CNN reported The Old Trails Fire originated near the intersection of West Euclid Road & North Old Trails Road north of Airway Heights, rapidly sweeping eastward through Riverside State Park Jumped the Spokane River into suburban northwest Spokane neighborhoods like Indian Trail & Five Mile 👉 Evacuate the area immediately if you are under a Level 3 "Go Now" order

Lord Bebo

47,549 views • 28 days ago

The fast-moving Old Trails Fire in Spokane, WA, has surpassed 3,500 acres and swept directly into northwest Spokane residential neighborhoods, igniting multiple homes and threatening thousands of structures. Mandatory Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders remain in effect as heavy traffic gridlock delays fleeing residents across major evacuation corridors.

The fast-moving Old Trails Fire in Spokane, WA, has surpassed 3,500 acres and swept directly into northwest Spokane residential neighborhoods, igniting multiple homes and threatening thousands of structures. Mandatory Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders remain in effect as heavy traffic gridlock delays fleeing residents across major evacuation corridors.

The Weather Channel

170,300 views • 28 days ago

🚨 SPOKANE WAS HIT BY AN “UNNATURAL” FIRE — AND THE OFFICIAL STORY IS FALLING APART They’re now calling the Spokane fire arson. A 37-year-old man was just arrested and charged with first-degree arson. Police say he had matches and a lighter on him, and witnesses claimed they saw him kneeling in the grass near the origin. But people aren’t buying it. The fire still looks nothing like a normal wildfire: • Hundreds of homes reduced to pure ash • Cars completely melted • Many trees left standing • Some structures barely touched Same strange pattern seen in Maui. And the timing is extremely convenient. Just weeks earlier, the same area was being pushed for a massive data center project that residents were fighting hard against. Now the land is cleared… and they suddenly have a suspect with no prior arson history. A fire that doesn’t look natural. A perfect piece of land for development. And a convenient fall guy. How many more “wildfires” have to look exactly like this before people stop believing the official story?

🚨 SPOKANE WAS HIT BY AN “UNNATURAL” FIRE — AND THE OFFICIAL STORY IS FALLING APART They’re now calling the Spokane fire arson. A 37-year-old man was just arrested and charged with first-degree arson. Police say he had matches and a lighter on him, and witnesses claimed they saw him kneeling in the grass near the origin. But people aren’t buying it. The fire still looks nothing like a normal wildfire: • Hundreds of homes reduced to pure ash • Cars completely melted • Many trees left standing • Some structures barely touched Same strange pattern seen in Maui. And the timing is extremely convenient. Just weeks earlier, the same area was being pushed for a massive data center project that residents were fighting hard against. Now the land is cleared… and they suddenly have a suspect with no prior arson history. A fire that doesn’t look natural. A perfect piece of land for development. And a convenient fall guy. How many more “wildfires” have to look exactly like this before people stop believing the official story?

HustleBitch

30,281 views • 24 days ago

Spokane WA “Wildfire” 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci appeared in court yesterday, and documents show he admitted to starting the Old Trails fire “He told investigators he planned the fire for weeks ahead of time, even checking the weather to make sure conditions would be hot, dry, and windy— he feels fire is powerful, beautiful, and what goes through fire experience a kind of rebirth.” They say he will go through a mental health evaluation. 🔻My Thoughts Very convenient… a little too convenient. Whether it’s MKUltra or blackmail, nothing can convince me that this isn’t orchestrated. Maui, Lahaina, Paradise, Palisades, Spokane, +++ they’re all the same. They will ALWAYS have patsies to blame or an excuse manufactured to fit. Floods, hurricanes, wildfires… these are the new weapons of war that grant total plausible deniability.

Spokane WA “Wildfire” 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci appeared in court yesterday, and documents show he admitted to starting the Old Trails fire “He told investigators he planned the fire for weeks ahead of time, even checking the weather to make sure conditions would be hot, dry, and windy— he feels fire is powerful, beautiful, and what goes through fire experience a kind of rebirth.” They say he will go through a mental health evaluation. 🔻My Thoughts Very convenient… a little too convenient. Whether it’s MKUltra or blackmail, nothing can convince me that this isn’t orchestrated. Maui, Lahaina, Paradise, Palisades, Spokane, +++ they’re all the same. They will ALWAYS have patsies to blame or an excuse manufactured to fit. Floods, hurricanes, wildfires… these are the new weapons of war that grant total plausible deniability.

MJTruthUltra

25,871 views • 22 days ago

PREVIOUSLY DEPORTED: The illegal immigrant who was arrested in connection to the heinous death of a woman set on fire and burned to death on a subway train in New York has been charged with first- and second-degree murder, as well as first-degree arson.

PREVIOUSLY DEPORTED: The illegal immigrant who was arrested in connection to the heinous death of a woman set on fire and burned to death on a subway train in New York has been charged with first- and second-degree murder, as well as first-degree arson.

Fox News

193,391 views • 1 year ago

"My f****** heart's broken, and I'm so tired,” one Spokane, Washington resident said as the devastating wildfires have ripped through neighborhoods, destroying hundreds of homes. Another said, “This is just kind of surreal dude, I grew up in this house my whole life.” As of August 4, the Spokane Complex Fire has burned through 10,000+ acres, forced 67,000 people to evacuate, and has not been contained. For the latest, click the link below

"My f****** heart's broken, and I'm so tired,” one Spokane, Washington resident said as the devastating wildfires have ripped through neighborhoods, destroying hundreds of homes. Another said, “This is just kind of surreal dude, I grew up in this house my whole life.” As of August 4, the Spokane Complex Fire has burned through 10,000+ acres, forced 67,000 people to evacuate, and has not been contained. For the latest, click the link below

ABC7 News

15,724 views • 25 days ago

A man set fire to an Islamic centre and mosque in Dublin, shouting Islamophobic and anti-immigrant slogans. Authorities say the 40-year-old Iranian national has been arrested and charged over the arson attack, with no injuries reported.

A man set fire to an Islamic centre and mosque in Dublin, shouting Islamophobic and anti-immigrant slogans. Authorities say the 40-year-old Iranian national has been arrested and charged over the arson attack, with no injuries reported.

Al Jazeera English

179,700 views • 1 month ago

🚨#BREAKING: A 42-year-old man has been arrested after purposely starting the Park Fire which has become California's largest wildfire this year 📌#Chico | #California Law enforcement has arrested a man of arson for purposely starting the Park Fire, California's largest wildfire this year. Officials say the man, identified only as a 42-year-old from Chico, California, was spotted by witnesses around 3 p.m. Wednesday pushing a car about 60 feet down an embankment in Chico’s Bidwell Park. The car became engulfed in flames that rapidly spread. He was seen “calmly leaving the area by blending in with other citizens who were fleeing the rapidly evolving fire.” The fire continued to spread over the next few hours, driven by winds and heat, forcing thousands to evacuate. So far, the Park Fire has burned nearly 71,500 acres and is 3% contained, according to CalFire.

🚨#BREAKING: A 42-year-old man has been arrested after purposely starting the Park Fire which has become California's largest wildfire this year 📌#Chico | #California Law enforcement has arrested a man of arson for purposely starting the Park Fire, California's largest wildfire this year. Officials say the man, identified only as a 42-year-old from Chico, California, was spotted by witnesses around 3 p.m. Wednesday pushing a car about 60 feet down an embankment in Chico’s Bidwell Park. The car became engulfed in flames that rapidly spread. He was seen “calmly leaving the area by blending in with other citizens who were fleeing the rapidly evolving fire.” The fire continued to spread over the next few hours, driven by winds and heat, forcing thousands to evacuate. So far, the Park Fire has burned nearly 71,500 acres and is 3% contained, according to CalFire.

R A W S A L E R T S

987,924 views • 2 years ago