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The man accused of intentionally igniting the devastating Palisades fire, which killed a dozen people, has been indicted on three felony charges and faces the prospect of up to 45 years in prison, authorities said.

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, was arrested Oct. 7 and charged with destruction of property by means of fire for allegedly starting a blaze in Temescal Canyon on New Year’s Day that went on to become one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history.

On Wednesday, Rinderknecht was indicted by a federal grand jury and charged with two additional felonies — one count of arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and one count of timber set afire, according

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