Arson suspect linked to Spokane wildfires; man previously convicted of manslaughter in Arizona

Investigators say Aaron Farinacci, spotted near the Spokane fire scene, is connected to the area’s wildfires and has been charged with arson; Farinacci previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Arizona for killing his father in 2010 and was released from prison in 2020. The Spokane Fire Complex—comprising three main blazes—has burned about 10,280 acres with 0% containment, prompting mass evacuations and hazardous air quality. Drones have disrupted firefighting efforts, and authorities caution residents while ballots continue for Washington’s Primary Day with replacement ballots available for evacuees. The wider West remains on high alert as wildfires burn across multiple states.