India, Aug. 10 -- Spokane fire suspect Aaron Farinacci now faces five first-degree arson charges as firefighters continue containing three major wildfires in Washington. The 37-year-old is accused of starting the Old Trails Fire, which destroyed hundreds of structures on Aug. 1. Prosecutors added four charges after Farinacci told investigators he had started about 25 fires since July 2025; detectives have confirmed four. He did not enter a plea at his arraignment, and his lawyer requested a competency evaluation. A judge set his bond at $2 million.

Aaron Farinacci, 37, is a Spokane resident who had been living in the area since moving to the Copper River Apartments in October 2022, according to court records cited by The Associated Press...