Man accused of starting Old Trails Fire formally indicted for arson
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted Aaron Farinacci, 37, formally accusing him of starting the Old Trails Fire in early August, which burned over 3,000 acres and caused devastating damages to homes in the area.
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted Aaron Farinacci, 37, formally accusing him of starting the Old Trails Fire in early August, which burned over 3,000 acres and caused devastating damages to homes in the area.
Spokane wildfire rebuilding costs expected to top $1B, setting WA record
Spokane wildfire rebuilding costs will exceed $1 billion, setting a Washington state record, according to the county assessor's office.
Spokane wildfire rebuilding costs will exceed $1 billion, setting a Washington state record, according to the county assessor's office.
21-year-old man arrested for arson after reporting Spokane, WA brush fire
Spokane County deputies arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of arson and malicious mischief over the weekend after surveillance footage contradicted his initial story about a brush fire along the Appleway Trail.
Spokane County deputies arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of arson and malicious mischief over the weekend after surveillance footage contradicted his initial story about a brush fire along the Appleway Trail.
$1.5 million in cash grants available for WA wildfire victims
Washington is offering $1.5 million in cash assistance to residents whose homes were severely damaged or destroyed by recent wildfires.
Washington is offering $1.5 million in cash assistance to residents whose homes were severely damaged or destroyed by recent wildfires.
Spokane, WA wildfires almost fully contained after burning 10k acres
The three wildfires burning in Spokane are now 97% contained, fire officials said Thursday.
The three wildfires burning in Spokane are now 97% contained, fire officials said Thursday.
All evacuations for Spokane fires lifted, sheriff's office says
Spokane County officials said on Tuesday that all evacuation levels due to the fires in the area have been lifted. The fires have devastated the area, leaving at least 900 structures destroyed.
Spokane County officials said on Tuesday that all evacuation levels due to the fires in the area have been lifted. The fires have devastated the area, leaving at least 900 structures destroyed.
Spokane fire update: Gov. Ferguson issues emergency declaration for wildfire victims
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a new emergency declaration to help victims and businesses affected by eastern Washington wildfires.
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a new emergency declaration to help victims and businesses affected by eastern Washington wildfires.
Spokane fires destroy 900 structures, WA Gov. issues emergency declaration
At least 900 homes, businesses and other structures were destroyed since the Spokane fires started on Aug. 1. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is announcing a new emergency declaration to help people who are impacted.
At least 900 homes, businesses and other structures were destroyed since the Spokane fires started on Aug. 1. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is announcing a new emergency declaration to help people who are impacted.
Spokane fires: Western WA sends wildfire relief to the eastside
Wildfire relief supplies are being sent over to help the families who have been displaced by the devastating fires in Spokane.
Wildfire relief supplies are being sent over to help the families who have been displaced by the devastating fires in Spokane.
Spokane water quality safe in areas affected by fires
The city of Spokane says water quality is safe and clean in areas affected by wildfires after completing an array of testing.
The city of Spokane says water quality is safe and clean in areas affected by wildfires after completing an array of testing.
Seattle Humane supporting animal rescues in Spokane amid wildfires
Seattle Humane Society is providing assistance to shelters in Spokane to help aid with animals displaced by wildfires in the area.
Seattle Humane Society is providing assistance to shelters in Spokane to help aid with animals displaced by wildfires in the area.
Thousands of firefighters battling wildfires in Spokane
2,000 firefighters from across the country are in Spokane, coming from more than 175 different departments, all calling the Spokane County Campgrounds their temporary home.
2,000 firefighters from across the country are in Spokane, coming from more than 175 different departments, all calling the Spokane County Campgrounds their temporary home.
Crews head out to fight Spokane wildfires
FOX 13's AJ Janavel is live in Spokane as firefighters prepare for another grueling day battling three major blazes that are still forcing evacuations in the region.
FOX 13's AJ Janavel is live in Spokane as firefighters prepare for another grueling day battling three major blazes that are still forcing evacuations in the region.
Spokane arson suspect admits to starting new fires
Aaron Farinacci, the man accused of starting a wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes in Spokane, is now facing four new charges of arson after he allegedly admitted to sparking over a dozen other fires in the last year.
Aaron Farinacci, the man accused of starting a wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes in Spokane, is now facing four new charges of arson after he allegedly admitted to sparking over a dozen other fires in the last year.
Old Trails arson suspect allegedly planned fire in advance
Aaron Farinacci, the arson suspect who allegedly started the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, told police he had planned setting the fire in advance by researching a serial arsonist, and monitoring weather conditions. Farinacci also told police he allegedly started 25 fires in the area, since July 2025.
Aaron Farinacci, the arson suspect who allegedly started the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, told police he had planned setting the fire in advance by researching a serial arsonist, and monitoring weather conditions. Farinacci also told police he allegedly started 25 fires in the area, since July 2025.
Man credited with finding, reporting Spokane wildfire arson suspect
Paul Child, 64, has been credited with leading police to Aaron Farinacci, who is the man accused of starting one of the major wildfires which have devastated Spokane.
Paul Child, 64, has been credited with leading police to Aaron Farinacci, who is the man accused of starting one of the major wildfires which have devastated Spokane.
Wildfire victim rebuilds after losing all belongings
After losing his home, childhood mementos and a collection of 1,100 DVDs to a devastating wildfire, Spokane journalist Matthew Kincanon learned the fire was set by an alleged serial arsonist. Despite the tragedy and the suspect's court appearance, Kincanon says he refuses to let pain dominate his heart as his community rallies to help him rebuild.
After losing his home, childhood mementos and a collection of 1,100 DVDs to a devastating wildfire, Spokane journalist Matthew Kincanon learned the fire was set by an alleged serial arsonist. Despite the tragedy and the suspect's court appearance, Kincanon says he refuses to let pain dominate his heart as his community rallies to help him rebuild.
Does wildfire smoke make people sick?
Wildfire smoke contains toxins that can contribute to a variety of health risks in people.
Wildfire smoke contains toxins that can contribute to a variety of health risks in people.
Spokane, WA fires arson suspect ‘planned for weeks’, court docs say
The man accused of starting one of the major wildfires which have devastated Spokane that he had planned the arson for weeks, according to new charging docs obtained by FOX 13 Seattle.
The man accused of starting one of the major wildfires which have devastated Spokane that he had planned the arson for weeks, according to new charging docs obtained by FOX 13 Seattle.
Relief team offers home cleanup in Spokane fire zone
Humanitarian organization CORE has arrived in Spokane to help residents create defensible space around their property before wildfire flames approach. Teams are clearing yard debris to prevent flying embers from catching fire and distributing air purifiers to combat heavy smoke.
Humanitarian organization CORE has arrived in Spokane to help residents create defensible space around their property before wildfire flames approach. Teams are clearing yard debris to prevent flying embers from catching fire and distributing air purifiers to combat heavy smoke.