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Spokane Arson Suspect Said He’d Started Dozens of Fires, Prosecutors Say
The man charged with setting one of the three destructive blazes in eastern Washington this month told detectives he had started two dozen fires in the last year, an affidavit said.

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Court records: Washington state arson suspect admits to setting Old Trails Fire, 25 other fires since last summer
Washington wildfire arson suspect previously charged with first-degree murder, records show
Spokane wildfire arson suspect faces more charges
Aaron Farinacci, charged with first-degree arson for the Old Trails Fire, which has displaced over $60K, in Spokane, is set to appear in court for his arraignment.

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Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say
Alleged arsonist admits to starting one Spokane wildfire and more than two dozen others since last year, prosecutors say
Man credited with finding, reporting Spokane wildfire arson suspect
Police said a man charged with starting a wildfire confessed to the crime, describing how he planned it for weeks and created a device to ignite a blaze that destroyed hundreds of buildings.

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Washington wildfire arson suspect twice linked to other blazes, authorities say
Court records: Arson suspect admits to setting Old Trails Fire, 25 other fires since last summer

Man admits hiding arson killer's body in bin

Steven Wales dumped Smith's body after the 40-year-old died of an overdose in the bath.

NYC church arson suspect allegedly plotted more attacks, had violent notes like 'murder them' and 'rape him'

A homeless man admitted to setting fire to the 173-year-old South Bushwick Reformed Church and prosecutors revealed a notebook with violent target lists.

Man federally charged in Northeast Philadelphia mosque arson

A Philadelphia man was indicted on federal charges for allegedly setting fire to the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center in July.

Lawmakers Demand Crackdown On Wildfire Prediction Betting Over Arson Concerns

Federal market regulators are being urged to set new rules to prevent gamblers from profiting and potentially encouraging disasters.
The Vindicator

Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned the wildfire for weeks

A man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane, Washington, that have destroyed hundreds of buildings planned the crime for weeks and researched when the weather would be best for igniting it,

Arson indictment issued after vintage store fire in uptown Towson

The Rosebud Retro vintage store reopened in Towson this weekend, a couple of days before Robert Dixon’s arson indictment.
Greek Reporter

Marfin Arson Case Suspect to Testify Tuesday After UK Extradition

Marfin arson case suspect extradited from the UK will testify in Athens Tuesday over alleged involvement in the deadly 2010 attack.

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Arson in Spokane Wildfire

Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested after a witness reported seeing him kneeling near the ignition site, officials said. Winds were forecast to increase Friday and Saturday, bringing a return to extremely critical fire weather.

Eyewitness describes suspicious encounter that helped launch Washington wildfire arson probe

A Washington grandfather says he spotted a stranger bent over near railroad tracks minutes before smoke erupted and the Old Trails Fire ignited.