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Pacific Palisades hit headlines as wildfire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht faces arson charges for the deadly Palisades Fire, LA’s worst in history.

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Man Charged in LA Wildfire Arson

On October 8, 2025, Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, was arrested in Florida and charged with maliciously setting the New Year’s Day fire that smoldered and reignited to become the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history. The blaze killed 12 people, destroyed over 6,000 homes, and caused $150 billion in damages. Rinderknecht faces federal arson charges and remains in custody pending trial.

LA Fire Suspect Charged

Jonathan Rinderknecht, a 29-year-old, has been charged with starting the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, which destroyed over 6,800 homes and killed 12 people. The fire reignited during high winds after smoldering underground for days. Rinderknecht was arrested in Florida and faces federal charges.