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Palisades Fire suspect followed fire engines to initial blaze scene
Jonathan Rinderknecht is accused of igniting the Palisades Fire, with security footage showing his vehicle following fire engines to the blaze site. Prosecutors allege embers from the initial fire reignited during Santa Ana winds, causing a firestorm. Rinderknecht faces up to 45 years in prison if convicted.
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