Accused Arsonist Studied How to Maximize Washington Wildfire’s Harm, Police Say The Old Trails fire, one of three "Spokane complex" blazes that have ravaged hundreds of homes and displaced thousands in Washington state, has an alleged sparkplug in 37 year old Aaron Farinacci.
Court documents reveal a chilling picture of a man who intentionally set the fires and researched how to maximize their destruction.
Farinacci's fascination with fire is evident in court documents, where he describes it as "powerful" and "beautiful". He cites John Leonard Orr, a former California fire captain turned arsonist, as an inspiration.