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LA Fires October 16

Palisades Fire suspect hit with new charges in grand jury indictment

Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht faces two new charges and a maximum 45-year sentence after being indicted by a federal grand jury this week.

California October 11

Passenger says Uber driver accused in Palisades Fire was ‘nut job’ who ranted about Trump

Passenger Brennan White describes Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht as a "nut job" who bashed President Donald Trump during Uber ride.

U.S. October 10

Palisades Fire suspect made anti-Trump social media posts, blamed climate change for causing wildfires

The man who allegedly sparked the deadly Palisades Fire made anti-Trump posts on social media and frequently shared how global warming is causing climate change.

LA Fires October 10

Timeline of the Palisades Fire manhunt: From alleged midnight spark to Florida arrest

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, was arrested on federal arson charges for allegedly starting the destructive Palisades Fire that began on New Year's Day in California.

Florida October 9

Palisades Fire suspect held without bond

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, accused of using open flame to start fire that became Palisades blaze, denied bail due to mental health and family issues.

Los Angeles October 8

Uber driver arrested for 'maliciously' igniting deadly Palisades Fire, feds announce

A news conference is expected to give details Wednesday on an arrest in connection to the deadly Pacific Palisades fire that killed 12 people in Los Angeles.

Media September 9

Former reality TV star joins Trump administration official to blast Newsom, Bass over wildfire response

Former "Hills" cast member Spencer Pratt supports a Republican congressional investigation into California wildfire response and rebuilding delays.

Oregon August 25

Oregon wildfire threatens thousands of homes as officials issue ominous warning

Firefighters are battling Oregon's Flat Fire covering 22,000 acres and threatening hundreds of structures despite recent weather improvements and new containment lines.

Wildfire August 7

Southern California wildfire grows from 50 acres to over 1,000 acres in just hours

Canyon Fire becomes one of four wildfires burning across Southern California on Thursday, forcing evacuations east of Lake Piru as crews battle flames.

California July 25

California wildfire victims left wondering where $100M went following FireAid benefit concert

California wildfire victims question where the $100 million from the FireAid benefit concert went, as charity reveals funds were given to nonprofits rather than individuals.

Wildfire July 20

Colorado utilizing grazing cattle to help prevent wildfires in at-risk areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says similar grazing programs that allow cattle and other herds to chew down the dry grass are becoming more common across the West.