A man arrested on suspicion of arson in a large wildfire in Spokane, Washington, was previously linked to two other fire investigations last year. Aaron Farinacci, 37, was allegedly seen kneeling near grass at the site of the latest blaze and was later found to have matches and a lighter,

Hundreds of structures have been destroyed and at least 60,000 people evacuated as crews battle three major wildfires in Spokane County. Follow for live news updates.

Aaron Farinacci, who spent a decade behind bars after fatally shooting his father, asked to serve probation in Washington months after his release.

A 37-year-old Spokane, Washington, resident with a previous manslaughter conviction was arrested Monday in connection with largest of the region’s three wildfires, authorities said.

A 37-year-old man appeared in court on Tuesday in Spokane, Washington after being charged with starting one of three fires that have destroyed over 700 houses and other buildings and forced 64,000 people to evacuate the city hit hardest by wildfires sweeping the drought-stricken Pacific Northwest United States.

A man suspected of starting a major wildfire in eastern Washington was previously convicted of manslaughter after he fatally shot his father in Arizona.

Some of Seattle's largest corporations have launched employee donation-matching programs to support those affected by the wildfires in Spokane.