A 29 -year -old man was arrested in California for allegedly launched a January fire that ravaged Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades, killed 12 people and destroyed around 6,000 houses. The fire in Los Angeles, which broke out in January 2025, destroyed most of the Pacific Palisades and turned into one of the most latest fires in the history of the city.
The man was identified as 29 -year -old Jonathan Rinderknecht, who was in the area on the day when the fire broke out on the Santa Monica Mountains in Los Angeles County.
The California authorities said Jonathan Rinderknecht “intentionally” launched a fire new day, which was also released. But he continued to burn underground and later ruled during the intense wind.
When he dealt with a press conference, acting representative Bill Essayli said as he accused Jonathan Rinderknecht from the scene after the fire lighting, returning to “watch him burning”. But during his conversation Jonathan Rinderknecht said he wasn’t in the area where the fire began, but near the bottom of the hiking trail. He also said he hadn’t seen anyone else in this area.
He was arrested on Tuesday in Florida and was to appear in court on Wednesday. Essayli refused to say how investigators believe that Rinderknecht launched a fire on January 1.
“Intentionally” illuminated fire
During the probe into the fire of the California palisade, investigators concluded that the fire was intentionally set, according to the criminal complaint they probably used lighter to ignite vegetation or paper.
Other options may also include fireworks, power lines or simply illuminated cigarette. The cause of the second fire has not yet been determined.
Palisade fire
Blaze, who broke out on January 7, killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 houses and buildings in Pacific Palisades, a rich coastal district of LA. The fire ruptured the hilly neighborhood and destroyed the seat with spectacular views of the ocean and the center of Los Angeles.
Both fires burned for days and reduced the block along the block of whole neighborhoods to gray and black remnants.
(Tagstotranslate) Jonathan Rinderknecht
