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Man arrested for arson in Spokane, WA Old Trails Fire
MSN ^ | August 4, 2026 | Will Wixey

Posted on 08/03/2026 9:41:09 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie

The Brief:

SPOKANE, Wash. - A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires in Spokane County that have destroyed hundreds of homes.

The suspect is currently being held in Spokane County Jail on $1 million bond, accused of being responsible for a fire that is currently burning 3,621 acres.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; US: Washington
KEYWORDS: aaronfarinacci; arson; arsonist; az; farinacci; maricopacounty; spokane; washington; washingtonstate

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Dirt bag with a criminal record. Picked up with waterproof matches and butane lighter. Witness noticed him bending down to try to start a fire.
1 posted on 08/03/2026 9:41:09 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie
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Fire started around noon. No lightening. Had to be arson.

I believe all three in Spokane were arson.


2 posted on 08/03/2026 9:48:48 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: ProtectOurFreedom
Washingon State is populated with kooks and malcontents. Look at the commie Mayoress of Seattle. She's a real piece of work. She is so ugly she can crack a mirror.

3 posted on 08/03/2026 9:52:46 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

Death penalty, if it were up to me.

Unfortunately it isn’t.


4 posted on 08/03/2026 10:06:33 PM PDT by Orosius
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Name of accused arsonist: Aaron Farinacci

https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/wildfires/man-accused-arson-spokane-washington-fires-rcna590686


5 posted on 08/03/2026 10:09:00 PM PDT by PghBaldy (12/14/12- 930am -rampage begins... 12/15/12 - 1030am - Obama team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: Orosius
It's not burning down someone's garage. It's burning down hundreds of homes, and wiping out lifetimes of struggle and accomplishment and family memories. It is an act of terrorism which demands the death penalty.

6 posted on 08/03/2026 10:09:33 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: PghBaldy

He looks Asian.


7 posted on 08/03/2026 10:11:51 PM PDT by PghBaldy (12/14/12- 930am -rampage begins... 12/15/12 - 1030am - Obama team scouts photo-op locations.)
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He needs to look like someone stretched by the neck with a rope.


8 posted on 08/03/2026 10:16:01 PM PDT by Equine1952 (MM1SS SASOBe)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom
I believe all three in Spokane were arson.

The general public isn't aware of it, but most of those big fires are started by arsonists. According to the US Forestry Service, "Wildland arson makes up the majority of fire starts in some parts of the United States..."

9 posted on 08/03/2026 10:47:00 PM PDT by Avalon Memories (It seems to be a law of nature...that those who will not risk cannot win. --John Paul Jones)
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spokane is about as far away from seattle as you can get in washington.

besides I like the seattle mayor far more than Queen Fergie.


10 posted on 08/03/2026 10:49:05 PM PDT by algore ( )
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spokane is about as far away from seattle as you can get in washington.

besides I like the seattle mayor far more than Queen Fergie.


11 posted on 08/03/2026 10:53:58 PM PDT by algore ( )
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Close family friend in Spokane. Praise the Lord her home wasn’t burned. The fires got very close - up on the hillside next to her.

Her son is a helo-firefighter working other fires nearby. That’s some irony.

Prayers for the families of those that have lost their homes.


12 posted on 08/03/2026 10:54:20 PM PDT by KitJ (Shall not be infringed...)
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To: PghBaldy

Good link, thank you.

What the heck is this?

“...had been questioned about “arson-related behavior” in the past...”

A hemp necktie is in order.


13 posted on 08/03/2026 11:00:27 PM PDT by KitJ (Shall not be infringed...)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

Of interest:
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/police-son-kills-dad-after-argument-over-dishes/


14 posted on 08/03/2026 11:01:34 PM PDT by doc maverick
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This is only the beginning of the fury by the people of Spokane against their government. It won’t be long until the absolute impotency of response to actually help the victims of this disaster will bring a gigantic community anger and uprising.

I can’t believe they brought in some fire boss guy from California to lead this effort. California has a disgraceful track record with massive fires.


15 posted on 08/03/2026 11:07:15 PM PDT by Gnome1949
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

This horrible fire event is the result of a complete failure of government and the criminal justice system of the state of Washington and Spokane County.


16 posted on 08/03/2026 11:12:46 PM PDT by Gnome1949
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Farinacci was known to walk in the area before and had been questioned about “arson-related behavior” in the past, though he was never arrested or convicted for that, Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney Preston McCollam said.

Farinacci has a criminal record in Arizona, McCollam said, including a conviction for manslaughter. Public records indicate he was convicted of manslaughter in 2012 for a killing that happened in 2010 in Maricopa County.…


17 posted on 08/03/2026 11:17:49 PM PDT by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
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Killed his own dad in 2010.

Why is he out?


18 posted on 08/03/2026 11:19:40 PM PDT by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
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To: doc maverick
Wow. A born killer. Why was even out of stir?

19 posted on 08/03/2026 11:32:03 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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He’s hangingout in Washington state because the blue states put no one in jail.
It’s just as bad in Oregon and the fire response here is f#cked too!
The islamocommie party wants everything to burn to the ground.


20 posted on 08/03/2026 11:39:51 PM PDT by doc maverick
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