Spokane arson suspect confesses to planning blaze weeks in advance, linked to 25 fires
TL;DR
Aaron Farinacci, 37, confessed to planning the Old Trails blaze two weeks ahead and starting about 25 fires near his Spokane River-area home (four corroborated); the Old Trails fire destroyed at least 700 homes, bond was raised to $2 million, and a competency evaluation was ordered.
- Detectives say Spokane fire suspect confessed to planning 'powerful, beautiful' blaze weeks in advance The Spokesman-Review
- Court records: Arson suspect admits to setting Old Trails Fire, 25 other fires since last summer KREM
- Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say BBC
- "It's going to be weeks," Sheriff gives update on how long evacuations are expected to stay in place KXLY.com
- Spokane arson suspect tells prosecutors he started 25 other fires The Seattle Times
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