Summary
A man named Jonathan Rinderknecht was arrested for allegedly starting a fire in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. The fire in January killed 12 people and destroyed over 6,000 homes. He faces charges of destruction of property by means of fire.
Key Facts
- Jonathan Rinderknecht is 29 years old and was arrested for allegedly starting a fire in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles.
- The fire killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 homes in January.
- Rinderknecht was arrested in Florida and charged with destruction of property by means of fire.
- Evidence from his digital devices included an image showing a burning city.
- The fire began on January 7 near a popular hiking trail.
- Rinderknecht is familiar with the area as he used to live in Pacific Palisades.
- He allegedly set the fire after finishing a ride as an Uber driver.
- The fires destroyed many structures, including homes of some celebrities.
