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.
LIVE: Spokane fire update, containment status, evacuations and latest maps
Multiple wildfires in the Spokane region are still forcing thousands to evacuate, and firefighters are now making progress on containment.
Multiple wildfires in the Spokane region are still forcing thousands to evacuate, and firefighters are now making progress on containment.
Families lose everything from Spokane wildfires
An estimated 700 homes were lost in the Spokane Complex Fires, causing devastating damage and leaving many families wondering if their homes survived the fires.
An estimated 700 homes were lost in the Spokane Complex Fires, causing devastating damage and leaving many families wondering if their homes survived the fires.
Latest on wildfires burning across Spokane
We're tracking the latest on the wildfires burning across Spokane that have burned over 700 homes and are forcing evacuations for more than 60,000 residents.
We're tracking the latest on the wildfires burning across Spokane that have burned over 700 homes and are forcing evacuations for more than 60,000 residents.
New wildfire in Spokane County quickly contained
Fire crews quickly contained a new wildfire that sparked in west Spokane County on Wednesday, prompting Level 2 "Go Now" evacuations and road closures.
Fire crews quickly contained a new wildfire that sparked in west Spokane County on Wednesday, prompting Level 2 "Go Now" evacuations and road closures.
JK Boots helping firefighters in Spokane
JK Boots, a Spokane company, is helping crews working on the Spokane wildfires by donating new boots and supplies.
JK Boots, a Spokane company, is helping crews working on the Spokane wildfires by donating new boots and supplies.
Crews getting ready to tackle Spokane wildfires
Firefighters from several agencies are getting ready Wednesday morning to continue getting control of the Spokane wildfires.
Firefighters from several agencies are getting ready Wednesday morning to continue getting control of the Spokane wildfires.
Spokane, WA wildfires: 0% percent containment
Three major wildfires in the Spokane region continue to burn in Spokane.
Three major wildfires in the Spokane region continue to burn in Spokane.
LIVE: Spokane fires arson suspect, zero containment, evacuations remain
Three major wildfires in the Spokane region continue to force evacuations as firefighters work around the clock to establish containment.
Three major wildfires in the Spokane region continue to force evacuations as firefighters work around the clock to establish containment.
Spokane arson suspect appears in court as wildfires stay burning
A Spokane man charged with arson made his first court appearance on Tuesday, accused the devastating Old Trails Fire that has burned hundreds of homes and forced thousands of evacuations.
A Spokane man charged with arson made his first court appearance on Tuesday, accused the devastating Old Trails Fire that has burned hundreds of homes and forced thousands of evacuations.
A look inside the fire line as Washington air quality worsens
Spokane firefighters are giving an inside look at the devastating wildfires that have burned hundreds of homes and forced tens of thousands of evacuations across eastern Washington.
Spokane firefighters are giving an inside look at the devastating wildfires that have burned hundreds of homes and forced tens of thousands of evacuations across eastern Washington.
Spokane, WA Old Trails Fire arson suspect appears in court
The man accused of starting a Spokane wildfire that has destroyed hundreds of homes made his first appearance in court after being arrested on Monday.
The man accused of starting a Spokane wildfire that has destroyed hundreds of homes made his first appearance in court after being arrested on Monday.
Spokane, WA homeowner watches home burn down during wildfires
A homeowner in Spokane watched their home burn down over the weekend as wildfires tore through the area.
A homeowner in Spokane watched their home burn down over the weekend as wildfires tore through the area.
LIVE: Spokane fires arrest made, zero containment, evacuations remain
Three uncontained fires have scorched over 10,000 acres across the Spokane region, destroying hundreds of homes and leaving widespread devastation.
Three uncontained fires have scorched over 10,000 acres across the Spokane region, destroying hundreds of homes and leaving widespread devastation.