Washington Arson Suspect Faces Life in Prison, Held on $2 Million Bond

Aaron Farinacci, the suspect in a Washington wildfire arson case, appeared in court Thursday on five arson charges. He is being held on a $2 million bond. If convicted, he faces up to life in prison.

Investigators said Farinacci admitted to planning the wildfire weeks before it started and described fire as both "powerful" and "beautiful" during interviews. Those admissions form the core of the prosecution's case.

Farinacci also admitted to setting approximately 25 other fires in and around his neighborhood since last year.

Prosecutors will work to establish a direct link between Farinacci's actions and the destruction caused by the wildfire. The case will proceed with further hearings and potentially a trial.

Aaron Farinacci, the suspect in a Washington wildfire arson case, appeared in court Thursday on five arson charges. He is being held on a $2 million bond. If convicted, he faces up to life in prison.

Farinacci also admitted to setting approximately 25 other fires in and around his neighborhood since last year.

Prosecutors will work to establish a direct link between Farinacci's actions and the destruction caused by the wildfire. The case will proceed with further hearings and potentially a trial.