Spokane Wildfires Obliterate 700+ Homes as Arson Suspect Arrested
TL;DR
Wind-driven wildfires near Spokane, Washington destroyed more than 700 homes, prompting evacuations for over 60,000 residents; authorities arrested 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci on suspicion of first-degree arson in the Old Trails Fire, with investigators saying the blaze was started intentionally using a lighter found on him; no deaths or injuries were reported.
- 'Like a bomb' - Residents react after Spokane fires destroy hundreds of homes BBC
- Man in custody for allegedly starting Old Trails Fire KREM
- Court records detail troubled past of Spokane fire suspect NBC News
- Visualizing the wildfires in Washington and Oregon, in maps and satellite imagery CNN
- Spokane arson suspect took a plea deal for death of his father, served prison time in Arizona KXLY.com
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