The man accused of intentionally starting one of Washington’s most destructive wildfires is expected to enter his plea in court.

Aaron F. Farinacci has been charged with first-degree arson and is being held on $1 million bond.

The man arrested for arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire in Spokane told detectives he planned to start the fire.

A man named Aaron F. Farinacci was arrested in connection with the Old Trails Fire, which began on Aug. 1, 2026, near North Old Trails Road and West Euclid Road in Spokane County. An eyewitness reported to authorities that they saw Farinacci kneeling where the fire is believed to have started.

A 37-year-old Spokane man is facing formal arson charges after allegedly confessing to starting dozens of wildfires across Spokane County over a year-long period, culminating in

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The 37-year-old convicted felon was taken into custody at his residence after investigators say they linked him to the fire's origin point; he is held on $1 million bond ahead of a Tuesday court appearance.

Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks and waited for ideal weather

New court documents say Aaron Farinacci confessed to intentionally starting the Old Trails Fire. The documents say Farinacci confessed to Detective Michael Drapeau that he had planned to start what would become the Old Trails Fire about two weeks in advance and studied other arsonists to develop his plan.

Records show that 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci pleaded guilty to shooting and killing his adoptive father in their Arizona home in 2010.

A Washington man with a violent past is now accused of setting off the most destructive wildfire in his city’s history. Aaron Farinacci, 37, who was previously convicted of shooting his father, was