Arrested for Starting Spokane’s Biggest Fire | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

Spokane’s wildfire crisis just got a major break: a 37-year-old man, Aaron Farinacci, has been arrested for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire—the largest blaze burning near the city. Facing a $1 million bail and a first-degree arson charge, Farinacci was caught after a community tip led deputies to him near the fire’s origin, where they found matches and a lighter on him. His prior felony manslaughter conviction adds weight to the case. While two other fires remain uncontained and their causes are still under investigation, this arrest—thanks to citizen vigilance—is a crucial step in…