Man with manslaughter conviction accused of starting major fire in Spokane, Washington A 37-year-old man with a previous manslaughter conviction is accused of starting a major fire in Spokane, Washington, that has devastated community members as other fires rage in the area. A man with a previous manslaughter conviction is accused of starting a major fire in Spokane, Washington, that has devastated community members as other fires rage in the area. 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci who was arrested Monday and is being held on a $1 million bond, NBC News reported. Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels said a witness reported seeing a man near the Old Trails Fire just before it erupted early Saturday. The witness claimed the man crouched near a grassy area, and looked nervous before he walked away. In Spokane where hundreds of structures have been damaged and over 60,000 people evacuated due to the fires, according to Fox 13.Investigators, with the assistance of the Spokane County Warrant Service Group, served a search warrant at Farinacci's residence in the 2800 block of W. Elliott Drive, and Farinacci was arrested without incident. The sheriff's office noted Farinacci is a convicted felon whom they arrested for arson in the first degree: of Manslaughter in Arizona, the Spokesman-Review reported Monday.According to Nowels, evidence at the scene of where the suspect had been near the grass showed the fire may have been started with a match or lighter, and investigators later found Farinacci had waterproof matches and a butane lighter. The Old Trails Fire, one of several fires devastating Spokane County and the City of Spokane, was initially reported on August 1, 2026, at approximately 12:00 pm, near the intersection of N. Old Trails Road and W. Euclid Road, north of the City of Airway Heights.Officials were still working to determine the exact cause of the other fires. Aaron Farinacci's past conviction for manslaughter is being highlighted by the sheriff's office as they investigate his potential role in the recent fires. According to the Phoenix News Times, the victim in Farinacci's manslaughter case was his father. Farinacci killed him when his father asked him to do dishes, the paper reported.This information is being used by investigators to understand Farinacci's potential motives for the recent fires. The sheriff's office is working closely with the Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney's Office to build a case against Farinacci. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. The recent fires have had a devastating impact on the community, with many residents forced to evacuate their homes.The sheriff's office is working to provide support to those affected by the fires, including providing shelter and resources to those in need. The investigation into the cause of the fires is ongoing, and officials are working to determine the exact cause of the blazes. In the meantime, the community is coming together to support those affected by the fires, with many residents donating supplies and resources to those in need