Arson suspect arrested as Spokane fires ravage buildings, force tens of thousands to evacuate

Authorities have arrested a man accused of intentionally igniting the devastating fires in and around Spokane, Washington, that have already forced tens of thousands to evacuate their homes. Kris Van Cleave reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.

SPOKANE, Washington, Aug 4 - A 37-year-old man appeared in court on Tuesday in Spokane, Washington after being charged with starting one of three fires that have destroyed over 700 houses and other buildings and forced 64,000 people to evacuate the city hit hardest by wildfires sweeping the drought-stricken Pacific Nor

Arson suspect in court as wildfires rage around Spokane, Washington  reuters.com

A former U.S. soldier was indicted by a grand jury in New York on Tuesday on charges of plotting an arson attack on the federal building that houses an Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office. A federal grand jury indicted Army veteran Andrew Arrabaca on charges that he “used a flammable liquid to ignite a…

SPOKANE, Washington, Aug 4 (Reuters) - A man has been arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting one of three fires that have destroyed over 700 houses and other buildings, forcing 64,000 people to evacuate in and around Spokane, Washington, the city hardest hit by wildfires sweeping the drought-stricken Pacific No

The Old Trails Fire is one of three major blazes burning around Spokane, forcing some 67,000 people to evacuate and destroying at least 700 structures.

Authorities reported that three fires burned more than 10,000 acres, destroying hundreds of buildings and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate.

Surveillance video showed a man in a helmet lighting fireworks, pouring gasoline onto a stairwell and lighting it and then firing a BB rifle.

Aaron Farinacci is charged with first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of several burning in the Spokane area.

Spokane Arson Suspect Previously Went To Prison For Manslaughter In Dad's Death  HuffPost

A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested and charged with setting one of the three devastating wildfires that are burning through the region.

A tip from a concerned citizen led to the arrest.

Together, the fires have destroyed at least 700 buildings and forced some 67,000 people to evacuate around the state's second-largest city. Authorities haven't stated a possible cause for the other two fires.

The suspect was arrested in connection with one of three wildfires in Spokane, Wash., that have destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced nearly a quarter of the city's residents.

Arson suspect arrested as Spokane battles devastating wildfires  AP News

Authorities say about 65,000 people have been displaced by the fires in Washington state.

Authorities say they’ve arrested a 37-year-old man suspected of intentionally starting one of the devastating wildfires burning around Spokane, Washington

Suspect arrested on arson charge in connection with Old Trails Fire  cnn.com

Aaron F. Farinacci has been charged with first degree arson and is being held on $1 million bond.

Chilling details have emerged about Aaron Farinacci, a convicted felon who was arrested on an arson charge in connection with the Old Trails Fire in Spokane.

Authorities say they’ve arrested a 37-year-old man suspected of intentionally starting one of the devastating wildfires burning around Spokane, Washington

Authorities on Monday arrested a 37-year-old man they suspect of starting one of the devastating wildfires tearing through eastern Washington state as many residents were left wondering if their homes had survived.

Authorities have arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of arson in connection with the biggest of three fires burning around Spokane, in Washington state. A witness allegedly saw him kneeling near grass where the fire began, the county sheriff said.

Authorities have arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of arson in connection with the biggest of three fires burning around Spokane, in Washington state. A witness allegedly saw him kneeling near grass where the fire began, the county sheriff said.

Firefighters are battling a series of blazes that began this weekend in Washington state and are continuing to burn in and around Spokane, the state's second most populous city. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced and hundreds of buildings have been destroyed. Stephanie Sy reports.

Washington state fires destroy hundreds of buildings and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate  Toronto Star

Spokane wildfires expand, force 65,000 from their homes in Washington  USA Today

Firefighters were hopeful that improving weather conditions in Washington state could help efforts to contain the blaze, which officials described as the largest natural disaster in the history of Spokane.

Flames are tearing through Spokane in Washington state, forcing more than 60,000 to evacuate. Neighborhoods are obliterated with shells of homes left behind. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports for TODAY.

Fast-moving fires left a trail of destruction in the northwestern US city of Spokane, with officials reporting hundreds of structures reduced to cinders.

Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Homes in Washington State  WSJ

Washington Wildfires: Thousands In Spokane Area Told To Evacuate  Forbes

A wildfire dubbed the Old Trails fire jumped the Spokane River on Saturday afternoon and crossed into the city, the Spokesman-Review newspaper reported.