Man charged in Washington state with starting largest wildfire in the area
A view of a neighborhood burned by the Old Trails fire in Spokane, Washington on 3 August 2026. Photograph: David Ryder/ReutersView image in fullscreenA view of a neighborhood burned by the Old Trails fire in Spokane, Washington on 3 August 2026.
- ▪A view of a neighborhood burned by the Old Trails fire in Spokane, Washington on 3 August 2026.
- ▪Photograph: David Ryder/ReutersView image in fullscreenA view of a neighborhood burned by the Old Trails fire in Spokane, Washington on 3 August 2026.
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| Publication time | Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:25:22 GMT |
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A view of a neighborhood burned by the Old Trails fire in Spokane, Washington on 3 August 2026. Photograph: David Ryder/ReutersView image in fullscreenA view of a neighborhood burned by the Old Trails fire in Spokane, Washington on 3 August 2026. Photograph: David Ryder/ReutersWashington stateMan charged in Washington state with starting largest wildfire in the areaSuspect had a prior conviction for reportedly shooting his father in Arizona, after he told his son to do the dishesRichard LuscombeTue 4 Aug 2026 09.25 EDTLast modified on Tue 4 Aug 2026 09.26 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAuthorities on Monday charged a man in Washington state with starting a wildfire that has consumed almost 4,000 acres and forced tens of thousands from their homes.Aaron F Farinacci, 37, of Spokane,…
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