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A 37-year-old man, Aaron Farinacci, has been arrested in Spokane, Washington, for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire — one of three massive wildfires that have destroyed 700 homes and displaced 67,000 people. Found with matches and a lighter near the fire’s origin, he faces first-degree arson charges and has a prior manslaughter conviction. The arrest followed a tip from a citizen, underscoring the importance of community vigilance. As evacuees return to find only ashes and chimneys standing, families grapple with rebuilding amid heartbreaking losses. With fires still uncontained and thousands of firefighters battling blazes fueled by drought, the region faces an uncertain, long road to recovery — while the nation watches as Western wildfires intensify.

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