Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Aaron F. Farinacci is accused of setting the Old Trails Fire in Washington, which has destroyed hundreds of buildings and forced over 67,000 evacuations. Court records show he previously faced first-degree murder charges in Arizona in 2010 before pleading guilty to reduced manslaughter charges in 2012.

Wildfires in eastern Washington state, particularly near Spokane, destroyed approximately 700 buildings and forced 67,000 residents to evacuate. The fires, which burned 12.5 square miles, left neighborhoods with scorched debris and melted structures, with some families returning to find their homes completely ruined. Authorities reported no deaths or major injuries, though nearly 300 missing persons were initially reported.

Wildfires in eastern Washington state destroyed at least 600 structures and forced 60,000 residents to evacuate near Spokane. Fires remained 0% contained, with 14 missing persons reported, while similar blazes in Idaho, Oregon, and Utah threatened hundreds more homes and livestock.

Wildfires in eastern Washington state, particularly near Spokane, have destroyed at least 600 homes and structures, forced 60,000 residents to evacuate, and burned 12 square miles. The fires remain 0% contained, with no injuries reported so far, while similar blazes in Idaho, Oregon, and Utah continue to threaten hundreds more structures.

Wildfires in eastern Washington state, near Spokane, destroyed at least 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 60,000 people. The fires, which burned 12 square miles and were 0% contained, were among dozens across the Western U.S., with similar blazes reported in Idaho, Oregon, and Utah. No injuries were reported, but evacuees included patients from a U.S. Veterans Affairs hospital.

Wildfires in eastern Washington state destroyed at least 600 structures and forced 60,000 residents to evacuate in the Spokane area. The fires, which were 0% contained, burned 12 square miles and were part of dozens of wildfires across the Western U.S. Additional fires in Idaho, Oregon, and Utah threatened hundreds of homes and cattle, with dry weather expected to hinder containment efforts.

A wind-driven wildfire in eastern Washington caused evacuations of thousands of people, burning over 4 square miles and threatening residential areas. The fire, known as the Old Trails Fire, prompted public safety shutoffs by Avista, a state of emergency declared by Gov. Bob Ferguson, and a red flag alert from the National Weather Service due to high winds and temperatures.

A wind-driven wildfire, the Old Trails Fire, caused evacuations in northwest Spokane, Washington, burning 4 square miles and threatening residential areas. Strong winds and high temperatures accelerated the spread, prompting power shutoffs and a state of emergency declared by Gov. Bob Ferguson.

A wind-driven wildfire, the Old Trails Fire, caused evacuations in eastern Washington after spreading rapidly due to high temperatures and strong winds. The fire crossed the Spokane River, burned 4 square miles, and led to power shutoffs and a state of emergency declaration by Gov. Bob Ferguson.

A wind-driven wildfire, the Old Trails Fire, caused evacuations in northwest Spokane, Washington, burning over 4 square miles and threatening residential areas. Strong winds and high temperatures accelerated the blaze, which jumped the Spokane River, destroyed structures, and prompted a state of emergency declared by Gov. Bob Ferguson.

A wind-driven wildfire in eastern Washington prompted evacuations of thousands as it spread rapidly across northwest Spokane, burning over 4 square miles and threatening residential areas. The Old Trails Fire, fueled by high temperatures and strong winds, led to power shutoffs, structural losses, and a declared state of emergency by Gov. Bob Ferguson.