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.