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Spokane on Public safety

Most recent record dated August 4, 2026.

At a Glance

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2026-08-04
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The Story

Authorities have arrested 37-year-old Aaron F. Farinacci on suspicion of first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three active wildfires in the Spokane region. The fires have destroyed at least 700 buildings and forced the evacuation of approximately 67,000 residents.

The Connections

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Donald Trumphigh profile entity

How It's Being Covered

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The Record

  1. 2026-08-04
    Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of the devastating Spokane wildfires
    Press coverage of this story.
  2. 2026-08-04
    Arson suspect arrested as Spokane battles devastating wildfires
  3. 2026-08-04
    Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Spokane's devastating wildfires
  4. 2026-08-04
    Arrestan a sospechoso de incendio provocado en el estado de Washington
  5. 2026-08-03
    Washington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate
  6. 2026-08-03
    Fires near Spokane, Washington, have burned 600 structures and forced 60,000 evacuations
  7. 2026-08-02
    Wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in eastern Washington
  8. 2026-08-02
    Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes
  9. 2026-08-02
    Incendio forestal avivado por el viento provoca evacuaciones en el este de Washington
  10. 2026-08-02
    Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes
  11. 2026-08-02
    Wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in eastern Washington