According to a court filing, Aaron Farinacci, 37, faces five counts of first-degree arson after confessing to starting the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington, and admitting responsibility for 25 other fires since 2025. A judge set his bond at $2 million on Thursday and ordered a mental competency evaluation before arraignment.
Spokane Arson Suspect Charged After Allegedly Admitting to 26 Fires