Washington wildfire arson suspect twice linked to other blazes, authorities say

A man arrested on suspicion of arson in a large wildfire in Spokane, Washington, was previously linked to two other fire investigations last year.

Aaron Farinacci, 37, was allegedly spotted near the latest blaze and was found to have matches and a lighter.

A man with a previous manslaughter conviction was arrested in Spokane, WA and had his first appearance in court today. Authorities say he is responsible for the fire that has reduced hundreds of homes to rubble and forced thousands of people to evacuate. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports.

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested Monday and charged with setting one of the devastating wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and other structures in and around the state’s second-largest city. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, was arrested and

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

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

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

Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Spokane’s devastating wildfires  AP News