An "agitated and angry" Uber driver has been charged with starting the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles ' history, RadarOnline.com can report.

The Palisades fire erupted on January 7, killing 12 people and destroying more than 6,000 homes and buildings in the wealthy neighborhood – including the residences of many Hollywood stars . Article continues below advertisement

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Federal agents on Wednesday charged 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht with "maliciously" starting the out-of-control blaze.

According to the official complaint, the Uber driver, who fled to Florida after the rampage, was working on New Year's Eve last year. Passengers noted he appeared especially "agitated and angry" that night.

Shortly before midni

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