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Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks

Aaron Farinacci, a man charged with starting a wildfire in Spokane, Washington, allegedly planned the act for two weeks by researching weather conditions and creating a time-delay ignition device. Detective Michael Drapeau stated that Farinacci believed fire had transformative power and that the fire grew beyond his expectations. The blaze, part of a series that destroyed over 850 homes and displaced tens of thousands, occurred on August 1st when wind speeds reached 50 mph. Farinacci is set to appear in court on an arson charge.

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Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks

Aaron Farinacci, a man charged with starting a wildfire in Spokane, Washington, allegedly planned the act for two weeks by researching weather conditions and creating a time-delay ignition device. Detective Michael Drapeau stated that Farinacci believed fire had transformative power and that the fire grew beyond his expectations. The blaze, part of a series that destroyed over 850 homes and displaced tens of thousands, occurred on August 1st when wind speeds reached 50 mph. Farinacci is set to appear in court on an arson charge.

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