A man in Spokane, Washington, has been charged with arson in connection with a wildfire that destroyed hundreds of buildings. The suspect, Aaron Farinacci, reportedly confessed to planning the fire for weeks. He researched weather conditions to determine the best day to start the blaze, looking for high winds, low humidity, and heat.

Farinacci also gathered materials to create a device to ignite the fire. Further details about the case are available from the court filing, including the suspect's statements about the power of fire. The investigation was conducted by Spokane County Detective Michael Drapeau.