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Arrest in Massive Spokane Wildfire | Lafayette Louisiana News
A 37-year-old man, Aaron Farinacci, has been arrested for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire — the largest of three devastating wildfires in Spokane, Washington, which destroyed 700 homes and displaced 67,000 people. Charged with first-degree arson, Farinacci was initially released but later identified through body camera footage and eyewitness tips, including being found with matches and a lighter. His arrest underscores the power of community vigilance, as Sheriff John Nowels credited citizens for helping solve the case. Farinacci, who has a prior felony manslaughter conviction, faces…
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