Spokane arson suspect’s bond raised to $2 million as court hears planning

BBC • 07 Aug 00:54

A Spokane man accused of igniting the Old Trails Fire told investigators he selected a hot, dry, windy day for the blaze, and a judge raised his bond to $2 million.

AP News • 07 Aug 00:47

Authorities say 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci deliberately researched weather conditions and created a delay device before igniting the Old Trails fire that destroyed hundreds of buildings in Spokane.

The Spokesman-Review • 06 Aug 22:59

Aaron Farinacci, 37, admitted to detectives that he deliberately prepared the Old Trails fire weeks in advance and was charged with additional counts of first-degree arson, prompting a $2 million bond increase.

The Seattle Times • 06 Aug 20:52

A 37-year-old suspect arrested for the Old Trails wildfire has been charged with first-degree arson and is accused of starting 25 other fires near Riverside State Park since July, prosecutors say.

Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB • 06 Aug 19:03

Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, faces a first-degree arson charge for the Old Trails Fire that destroyed more than 800 structures, and will be arraigned on Thursday.

KOMO • 06 Aug 13:56

Aaron Farinacci, 37, faces a first-degree arson charge for the Old Trails Fire in Spokane County and is expected to enter a plea at his Thursday arraignment.

Fox News • 06 Aug 12:00

Authorities detained Aaron F. Farinacci on first-degree arson charges for the Old Trails Fire in Spokane County after a local resident identified a man near the blaze’s origin.

CNN • 05 Aug 06:00

Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested and charged with first-degree arson for the Old Trails Fire that ignited near Spokane, Washington, after witnesses identified him at the scene.

The Spokesman-Review • 05 Aug 01:26

Aaron Farinacci was booked on a $1 million bond for alleged first-degree arson in the Old Trails wildfire that forced tens of thousands to evacuate, after investigators linked him to the blaze and earlier fire incidents.

NPR • 04 Aug 23:07

Aaron Farinacci, 37, was charged with first-degree arson for allegedly igniting the Old Trails Fire and made his first virtual court appearance; bail was set at $1 million.

PBS • 04 Aug 17:55

Aaron F. Farinacci, previously convicted of manslaughter for his father's 2010 killing, was arrested and charged with first-degree arson for the Old Trails Fire that devastated Spokane, Washington.

CBS News • 04 Aug 12:30

A 37-year-old Spokane resident was detained on suspicion of first-degree arson for starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three blazes that have destroyed more than 700 buildings and forced evacuations for tens of thousands.

apnews.com • 04 Aug 08:14

A Spokane resident was taken into custody on suspicion of first-degree arson for starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three blazes that have destroyed more than 700 structures and displaced about 67,000 people.

The New York Times • 04 Aug 06:57

A 37-year-old man was arrested and charged with first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails fire that helped spark evacuations of more than 65,000 residents in Spokane County.

The Spokesman-Review • 04 Aug 05:41

Authorities arrested Aaron F. Farinacci on suspicion of first-degree arson after witnesses reported suspicious behavior near the ignition site of the Old Trails fire that destroyed hundreds of homes in northwest Spokane.

NBC News • 04 Aug 04:08

Authorities say 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci was taken into custody on a first-degree arson warrant for the Old Trails Fire that burned more than 3,600 acres and forced thousands to evacuate.

komonews.com • 04 Aug 03:12

Authorities arrested a 37-year-old Spokane resident on suspicion of first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire that has destroyed hundreds of structures and forced tens of thousands to evacuate.