Event Brief
Man arrested on arson charge tied to Spokane wildfire
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET
Summary: A Washington man was arrested and charged with first-degree arson linked to the Old Trails Fire.
WHO: Aaron F. Farinacci; Spokane County Sheriff’s Office; Washington Department of Natural Resources
WHAT: Arrest and first-degree arson charge connected to the Old Trails Fire
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 3:11 AM ET
WHERE: Spokane area, Washington
WHY: The cause of the fire has not been reported.
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