Arrest Made in Deadly LA Wildfire: Authorities Detain Suspect
Authorities have charged 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht with starting the destructive Palisades Fire, which was one of two blazes that broke out in January, causing widespread damage. Rinderknecht allegedly started a small fire on New Year’s Day that smoldered before reigniting and spreading through Pacific Palisades. He was arrested in Florida and faces charges including malicious destruction by fire, with the potential for a lengthy prison sentence. Investigators found evidence linking him to the initial fire, as well as his presence at the scene and attempts to cover up his actions.
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