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Arson suspect arrested as Spokane battles devastating wildfires
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Lindsey Wasson, Ed White And Gene Johnson, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The fires have had a significant impact, destroying at least 700 buildings and forcing the evacuation of 67,000 people.
A man has been arrested in connection with a wildfire in Spokane, Washington. The suspect, Aaron F. Farinacci, is accused of setting the Old Trails Fire, one of three blazes burning in the area.
The fires have had a significant impact, destroying at least 700 buildings and forcing the evacuation of 67,000 people. Farinacci was identified after a community member reported seeing a nervous-looking man near the area where the fire started. Further details about the arrest and the investigation are available from the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.
The cause of the other two fires in the area has not been stated by authorities.
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Category: safety Published: August 4, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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