Man Charged with Arson for Spokane Wildfire That Destroyed Hundreds of Buildings
A man identified as Aaron Farinacci has been charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, for allegedly planning and starting a wildfire that destroyed hundreds of buildings. Police stated Farinacci researched weather conditions and the work of a serial arsonist to…
Portland, OR, August 6, 2026 —
Aaron Farinacci has been charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, in connection with a wildfire that resulted in the destruction of hundreds of buildings. The Spokane Police Department stated that Farinacci allegedly planned and initiated the blaze.
According to police, Farinacci’s alleged planning involved researching weather conditions and studying the methods of a serial arsonist to determine the optimal timing for igniting the fire. The wildfire was reportedly started on August 1st.
In addition to the major wildfire, Farinacci is also linked to two smaller fires that occurred in 2025. Further details regarding these smaller fires were not provided.
Court documents indicate that Farinacci has a previous criminal conviction in Arizona in 2010 for the killing of his father. The details surrounding that conviction were not elaborated upon in the provided summary.
The extent of the damage, including the exact number of buildings destroyed and the specific value of the losses, was not detailed. The investigation into the wildfire and its connection to Farinacci is ongoing. The timeline for legal proceedings against Farinacci was not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press, MARTHA BELLISLE on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
