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FOR SUBSCRIBERSSpokane arson suspect Aaron Farinucci’s troubled history comes into focusWestern Wildfires
FOR SUBSCRIBERSHow an act of arson in Washington caused so much destructionWashington state wildfires
FOR SUBSCRIBERSSpokane arson suspect charged with four additional counts in fires dating to 2025
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Firefighters are working 16-hour shifts as they battle the Spokane Complex Fire
The Old Trails and Autumn Lane fires were each 13% contained Wednesday, and the Fairview Fire was 5% contained, according to fire officials.
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FOR SUBSCRIBERS‘Unprecedented’: The Spokane wildfires in maps and photos
Three wildfires have burned hundreds of buildings and forced tens of thousands of evacuations in the Washington city.
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FOR SUBSCRIBERSSpokane fire suspect had been in prison for killing his father, court records show
Aaron Farinacci, 37, also had a history of mental health struggles.
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Utility’s idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton Fire, which killed 19, L.A. County officials say
It took firefighters nearly a month to extinguish the Eaton Fire, which burned at the same time as the wind-whipped Palisades fire.
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Cooler temps aid in battle against Spokane fires that have forced hundreds from their homes
Three fires have burned more than 8,000 acres and destroyed 700 structures. 
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FOR SUBSCRIBERSHow a family-owned Spokane bootmaker is stepping up for wildland firefighters
“In moments like this, these guys show up for us, so we show up for them,” said Tim Khadzhi of JK Boots. 
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Man accused of arson in the biggest of 3 major fires in Spokane, Washington
Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested late Monday afternoon in connection with the Old Trails Fire, the Spokane County sheriff said.
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FOR SUBSCRIBERS‘I needed to see my house’: Raging fires tear through Spokane, Washington, neighborhoods
Officials have estimated the blazes in the Spokane area have burned down more than 700 structures. As of Monday afternoon, they’d burned through more than 8,000 acres.
‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ star says son was involved in California brush fire
Jennifer Pedranti says her son was not arrested for his involvement in the fire, but is facing consequences to make sure he learns from the incident. 
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Utah weather conditions trigger historic red flag warning as wildfires rage across the state
The fire danger led Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to issue executive order restricting fireworks statewide during the July 4 holiday.
Mistrial declared in trial over deadly Palisades Fire
After two days of deliberation, the jury deadlocked on arson-related charges against Jonathan Rinderknecht.