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Who started the La Palisades fire?

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Jonathan Rindernecht, a 29-year-old former Uber driver, was arrested and charged with intentionally starting the La Palisades fire. Authorities allege he set a small fire along a hiking trail, which later ignited into the larger blaze. No motive has been disclosed.

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Suspect charged with starting Los Angeles Palisades Fire

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  • A 29-year-old former Uber driver was arrested and charged with starting the Palisades fire. 11s
  • Investigators say the suspect started a small fire that later became the Palisades fire. 1m 0s
  • The fire resulted in 12 deaths and destroyed nearly 6,000 homes. 1m 16s
  • Evidence includes AI-generated images and a ChatGPT query about fire responsibility. 30s
  • No motive has been disclosed, and the suspect faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. 2m 8s
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Suspect charged with starting Los Angeles Palisades Fire
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CBS America
14 hours ago
Suspect charged with starting Los Angeles Palisades Fire

Federal authorities arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Rindernecht, charging him with setting a small fire that later became the Palisades fire.

Man arrested for allegedly starting Palisades Fire in California
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19 hours ago
Man arrested for allegedly starting Palisades Fire in California

Authorities identified 29-year-old Jonathan Rindernecht as the person they believe is responsible for starting the Palisades fire.

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