Wildfire Arson Suspect with Murder Charges

A man previously convicted of manslaughter was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire near Spokane, Washington, which has destroyed at least 700 buildings and led to about 67,000 evacuations. The suspect, identified as Aaron Farinacci, was detained after witnesses reported seeing him acting suspiciously near the fire site, and evidence linked him to the blaze. The fire, the largest among three burning in the region, has prompted firefighting efforts amid discussions linking climate change to increased wildfire activity.

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