Spokane Arsonist Planned Fire for Maximum Impact | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

A Spokane man allegedly masterminded the devastating Old Trails Fire by meticulously planning for weeks—studying weather patterns, researching arson tactics, and even building a homemade time-delay ignition device from notebook paper and matches. He chose August 1st for maximum wind and heat, believing fire could bring “rebirth,” though he admitted he knew it would get bad. Now facing three counts of first-degree arson and linked to at least 25 other fires—including the Aubrey White and Meenach Fires—he’s also requested a competency evaluation before plea negotiations. With a $2 million bond…