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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 4, 2026Miami-Dade

Prosecutors charge man with intentionally setting Spokane wildfire

A man previously convicted of killing his father in 2010 has been charged with intentionally starting the largest wildfire in the Spokane area. The fire resulted in the destruction of hundreds of buildings and the displacement of tens of thousands of residents.

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Why It Matters

The charges address the cause of a major disaster that destroyed hundreds of homes and forced mass evacuations in Washington state's second-largest city.

Key Facts

  • A man has been charged with intentionally setting the largest wildfire in the Spokane area.
  • The wildfire destroyed hundreds of buildings in and around Spokane.
  • The wildfire forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes.
  • The suspect previously served time in prison for killing his father in 2010.

Who's Mentioned

organizationSpokane County Superior Court“Court handling the arson case”personJohn Nowels“Spokane County Sheriff”personColin Charbonneau“Public defender representing the suspect”personAaron F. Farinacci“Suspect charged with first-degree arson”locationSpokane“The city affected by the wildfire.”locationWashington“The state where the wildfire occurred.”personPaul Child“Witness who identified the suspect”