Man Arrested for Old Trails Fire | Eau Claire News

Eau Claire News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

A man with a history of suspicious fire activity has been arrested in connection with the devastating Old Trails Fire near Spokane, Washington. Aaron Farinacci, charged with first-degree arson, was detained after a witness spotted him near the blaze’s origin — a tip that led deputies to him. Despite denying involvement, Farinacci had previously been investigated twice last year for fires near his apartment and a state park wildfire. Authorities ruled out electrical or train causes, crediting the public’s alertness for the arrest. The fire, part of a trio of blazes, has destroyed over 700…