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Male accused of starting devastating Spokane fire was convicted of killing his adoptive father in Arizona, officials say
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The 37-year-old male accused of starting the devastating Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington — which has displaced more than 60,000 people since Saturday — was convicted of killing his father in Arizona, officials told KPNX-TV.
The station, citing records, said Aaron Farinacci was convicted over a decade ago of manslaughter and aggravated assault after killing his father.
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Farinacci was released from prison six years ago, KPNX said, and he was arrested Monday on a first-degree arson charge.
"Mr. Farinacci is a convicted felon out of the state of Arizona," Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels said, according to the station.