Firebug with alarming history arrested over devastating wildfire thats leveled entire towns in WA

A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of intentionally igniting one of the catastrophic wildfires that have devastated Washington, leveling neighborhoods, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing tens of thousands to flee.Authorities announced Monday 37-year-old Aaron Forrest Farinacci was taken into custody in connection with the rapidly spreading Old Trails Fire, one of several blazes near Spokane over the weekend, per the Associated Press.The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said Farinacci was booked on suspicion of arson and is being held on $1 million bond.It was not immediately known whether he had retained an attorney.Investigators believe the Old Trails Fire was deliberately set after a witness told police they saw a man peering into a wooded area moments before smoke began rising.

Authorities said Farinacci was located less than a mile from the fire scene and allegedly had waterproof matches and a butane lighter in his possession when he was arrested.The investigation remains ongoing, and officials said additional criminal charges could be filed.The arrest came as investigators also revealed Farinacci has a serious criminal history.According to court records cited by local outlet NonStop Local, he was originally charged with first-degree murder in the 2010 killing of his father in Arizona.That charge was later dismissed following a grand jury indictment, and in 2012 he pleaded guilty to manslaughter and aggravated assault.

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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story The Old Trails Fire ignited Saturday and quickly became one of the most destructive fires in Washington history as powerful winds, drought conditions and extreme heat fueled explosive growth.Together with several other major fires burning around Spokane, the blazes have destroyed a...