Arson in the Time of Wildfires: A Devastating Nexus The arrest of Aaron Farinacci for allegedly setting one of the Spokane area wildfires serves as a stark reminder that human actions can ignite even the most destructive conflagrations.
In this season of unprecedented wildfire fury, it's easy to overlook the role of arsonists in exacerbating the crisis.
The statistics are staggering: 67,000 people were under evacuation orders, with hundreds facing total losses and more than 700 buildings destroyed.