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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Mike Bedigan

Suspect charged with ‘maliciously’ starting deadly Palisades Fire created AI images of burning cities, feds say

A 29-year-old suspect has been arrested and accused of “maliciously starting” the deadly Palisades Fire that killed a dozen people earlier this year.

The complaint against Jonathan Rinderknecht alleges that he started a fire on New Year's Day, which turned into one of the most destructive fires in Los Angeles history. He is charged with destruction of property by means of fire, or arson.

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