Man charged in Washington state with starting largest wildfire in the area
Suspect had a prior conviction for shooting his father in Arizona, reportedly after he told his son to do the dishes
TL;DR
- Aaron Farinacci, 37, is charged with first-degree arson for the Old Trails fire, which has burned nearly 4,000 acres.
- Witnesses identified Farinacci near the fire's origin, and he was found with matches and a lighter.
- Farinacci has a prior conviction for manslaughter in Arizona, where he shot and killed his father.
- The fires have forced over 67,000 people to evacuate in Spokane, destroying hundreds of homes and structures.
- Drought conditions and high temperatures are contributing to an "extraordinary wildfire season" across Washington state.
- State officials are urging federal assistance, with more than 1,000 firefighters battling the blazes.