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CRIMEJun 8 · 13:00 UTCGUARDIAN USCecilia Nowell

Trial begins for man accused of sparking LA’s deadly Palisades fire

Jonathan Rinderknecht faces trial for allegedly starting the Palisades fire, the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history. The fire, initially extinguished on January 2, 2025, reignited due to high winds and dry conditions. Rinderknecht is accused of igniting the blaze on New Year’s Day 2025.

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