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- Sheriff John Nowels arrested Aaron Farinacci, 37, on a first-degree arson charge for the Old Trails Fire, posting a $1 million bond.
- The three fires have burned over 10,000 acres, remain uncontained, forced evacuation of about 65,000 residents, and destroyed more than 700 buildings.
- Governor Bob Ferguson banned outdoor fires statewide and warned any spark could cause more damage.
- Over 900 firefighters are battling the blazes, with out-of-state crews expected.
