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Jonathan Rinderknech
Deadly Palisades fire allegedly set 'maliciously' by Florida firebug Jonathan Rinderknecht
SUMMARY
A 29-year-old Florida man, Jonathan Rinderknecht, has been arrested for supposedly igniting the Palisades Fire, the most devastating wildfire in Los Angeles history. This fire resulted in 12 fatalities and approximately $150 billion in damages.
Rinderknecht allegedly started the fire on New Year’s Day, which ultimately destroyed over 6,000 buildings and burned more than 23,000 acres.
Investigators trace the blaze's origin to a hiking trail in a nearby state park. Rinderknecht will be transferred to California to face trial. The Palisades Fire occurred alongside the Eaton Fire, which also resulted in significant loss of life and destruction.
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