Suspect in Washington state wildfire was questioned about blazes last year
Aaron Farinacci is accused of starting the Old Trails fire that has destroyed homes and forced thousands to flee
TL;DR
- Aaron Farinacci is accused of starting the Old Trails fire near Spokane, Washington.
- He was previously questioned in connection with two fire investigations in 2025.
- Witnesses identified Farinacci kneeling in brush near the fire's origin.
- Farinacci has a criminal history, including a conviction for manslaughter and aggravated assault.
- He was released from probation in early 2024 and had not completed a mental health evaluation.
- Cooler weather has aided firefighters in establishing containment lines for the Spokane county fires.
- Farinacci is being held on $1 million bail.