The arrest comes months after the devastating fire destroyed over 6,000 structures and caused multiple fatalities in Los Angeles. A once-quiet New Year's Day turned into a living nightmare for thousands in Los Angeles — and now, months later, federal agents have swooped in with a bombshell arrest: Jonathan Rinderknecht, a 29-year-old former Uber driver from Florida, is accused of maliciously igniting the deadly Palisades Fire. The alleged firestarter, who once called Pacific Palisades home, now stands at the center of a sensational federal case — one that blends eerie behavior, disturbing AI use, and a chilling trail of deceit. Suspect Behind the Flames Is Unmasked and ArrestedRinderknecht — who also goes by "Jonathan Rinder" and "Jon Rinder" — was arrested Tuesday and charged with destruc

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