Spokane wildfire arson suspect had prior manslaughter conviction; blazes leave some residents with nothing - CBS News
A 37-year-old man with a prior manslaughter conviction has been arrested for arson in connection with the devastating wildfires in Spokane, Washington. The fires have destroyed over 700 buildings and forced thousands to evacuate.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the severe impact of human-caused disasters during extreme drought conditions and the resulting humanitarian crisis for local residents.
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.Authorities began investigating Farinacci after a witness saw him kneeling near grass where the fire began, Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels told a press conference late Monday. "We believe it was matches or a lighter. When he was detained ...
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