Suspect Arrested for Starting Deadly Pacific Palisades Fire
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A Florida man, Jonathan Rinderknecht, has been arrested on suspicion of arson for allegedly starting the Lachman Fire, which rekindled and grew into the devastating Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, causing 12 deaths and destroying thousands of structures. The investigation linked digital evidence and Rinderknecht's behavior to the fire, and he is scheduled to appear in court in Florida.
- Palisades Fire arrest made; suspect allegedly set earlier blaze that later ignited Jan. 7 LA inferno, officials say CBS News
- Arrest made in connection to deadly Pacific Palisades Fire, sources say Fox News
- Palisades fire: Arrest made in deadly California wildfire, source says CNN
- Jonathan Rinderknecht accused of starting blaze that turned into destructive Palisades Fire ABC7 Los Angeles
- Uber driver accused of intentionally starting fire that destroyed Pacific Palisades Los Angeles Times
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