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Spokane arson suspect had planned devastating wildfire for weeks, police say
Police said a man charged with starting a wildfire in Spokane, Washington, confessed to the crime, describing how he planned it for weeks and created a device to ignite a blaze that destroyed hundreds...

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Alleged arsonist admits to starting Spokane wildfire and more than two dozen others since last year, prosecutors say
Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks
Man Charged With Arson in Spokane, Washington, Told Police He Planned Wildfire for Weeks
A Spokane County detective who interviewed the man accused of starting one of the city’s wildfires said the man confessed, described his planning process and explained how he created a device to ignit...

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Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated
See Spokane wildfire destruction in before-and-after imagery
Wednesday briefing: Primary results; Spokane fires; your walking speed
The race for the Democratic nomination in a key Senate seat remains too close to call between centrist Rep. Haley Stevens and populist candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

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What we know about the man arrested on suspicion of arson in 1 of the Spokane-area wildfires
Spokane residents return to burned areas to take toll of losses

Judge sets $2 million bond for man accused in Spokane County Old Trails Fire arson

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

Court records: Arson suspect admits to setting Old Trails Fire, 25 other fires since last summer

Amended charging documents show Aaron Farinacci is charged with additional counts of arson for several fires set since July 2025.

Spokane fire survivor finds 'joy' through Jesus after alleged arson destroys home and belongings

Christopher Guyton says losing his home in the Spokane wildfire strengthened his Christian faith and inspired him to spread the Gospel to others.

How a grandfather’s quick thinking led fire investigators to a Spokane arson suspect

Aaron Farinacci, 37, is accused of causing the Old Trails Fire, one of three fires tearing through eastern Washington near Spokane.

Firefighters Gain Ground Against Flames Around Spokane, Washington

Firefighters making big strides against a cluster of blazes ⁠near ⁠Spokane, Washington, scrambled on Wednesday to secure their ⁠gains as they anticipated a return of extremely hot, dry weather in the days ahead.

WATCH: Spokane fires reignite talk of Washington victims fund

The devastating fires in Spokane have resurrected talks about a wildfire victims fund in Washington state. Legislation that would have created such a fund did not advance during