05 Aug 2026, 17:09
Suspect in Old Trails Fire charged with setting blaze in Spokane
- In Spokane, 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci was arrested for allegedly setting the fire that investigators linked to Old Trails Fire.
- According to court documents, ZmJ, a man, was found to have set the fire that was linked to Old Trails Fire; he allegedly used a lighter and a set of waterproof matches.
- The documents say the fire started when a person lit a fire using waterproof matches and a butane lighter.
In Spokane, Washington, 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci was arrested for allegedly setting a fire linked to Old Trails Fire — one of three wildfires that burned in the area. According to court documents, investigators said the fire was not under control.
According to court documents, ZmJ, who was arrested for setting the fire, ignited a wildfire in the region that burned more than 10,000 acres; about 65,000 people were evacuated, and 700 buildings were destroyed. Investigators say the fire was not caused by negligence.
As Associated Press reports, the Frenchman faces charges that include manslaughter. According to court documents, the defendant was arrested for allegedly setting Old Trails Fire, agent said. He allegedly was convicted in 2010 for a similar case in Mesa, Arizona, where he was sentenced to more than 1,300 months in prison.
The documents also state that in 2012 the Frenchman was found guilty of manslaughter and aggravated assault. According to court documents, he was sentenced to time served and will be released in 2024.
In information provided by the court, in 2010 the Frenchman was convicted to 21 years in prison for a crime involving a fatal shooting of a man. The defendant was found guilty, and the court said he was responsible for the death of the victim. The documents say that the Frenchman was sentenced to prison in 2010.
According to the court documents, the fire caused two separate injuries: one — in 2025, the other — in 2025. The documents say the fire was likely caused by Autumn Lane and Fairview Fires. The documents say the suspect was not identified.
According to CNN, the Frenchman was arrested for setting the fire that burned in the area. CNN reports that the suspect used a lighter and waterproof matches. The documents also say that he set the fire intentionally. The documents say that the suspect was arrested.
The documents also state that the fire began when the suspect lit waterproof matches and a butane lighter. According to CNN, firefighters found the suspect's tracks at the scene. According to court documents, the fire was contained at some point, but the damage was extensive. The documents say that the suspect was charged with setting the fire.
According to CNN, the Frenchman faces charges related to setting the fire and causing damage. The documents say that the suspect allegedly set the fire intentionally and that the fire left a trail of destruction. The documents say that the suspect was arrested and that he faces charges. The documents say that the suspect was held without bail of $1 million; prosecutors are seeking a sentence of four years.
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