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Suspect arrested and charged with starting Palisades fire

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Officials announced on Wednesday that they have arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht and charged him with maliciously starting the January Palisades fire that devastated parts of Los Angeles.

Here & Now's Rob Schmitz speaks with LAist reporter Jacob Margolis.

This segment aired on October 8, 2025.

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