Man accused of starting Spokane County’s Old Trails Fire expected to enter plea - KOMO
Aaron Farinacci, accused of intentionally starting multiple wildfires in Spokane County, is being held on a $2 million bond. He faces arson charges and has reportedly admitted to setting dozens of other fires in the area.
Why it matters
The case highlights the severe impact of arson on public safety and property during wildfire season.
The man accused of intentionally starting one of Washington’s most destructive wildfires is now being held on a $2 million bond. Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested Monday after witnesses reported seeing him acting suspiciously near the area where the Old Trails Fire started in Spokane County. During his arraignment on Thursday, a Spokane County judge went over release conditions, upping his bond and accepting a competency evaluation request from Farinacci's attorney. WATCH: Spokane Old Trails Fire arson arraignment Farinacci was scheduled to be arraigned Thursday afternoon on three first-degree arson charges in connection with that fire and two others allegedly set days before. The Old Trails Fire is one of three major wildfires still burning in northwest Spokane County. He faces additional charges for setting the Aubrey White Fire on July 6 and the Meenach Fire on July 8, according to a new affidavit filed Wednesday.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in