LOS ANGELES – Federal and local California officials have announced the arrest of a 29-year-old man associated with the start of the deadly Palisades Fire in January.

Twelve people died in the fire, which burned 23,448 acres and injured four people, including one firefighter.

" This arrest, we hope, will provide a measure of justice to all those who were impacted," said Acting United States Attorney Bill Essayli.

The Palisades Fire is one of the most destructive wildfires in Southern California's history.

Officials said the fire was started by 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, who was using an open flame.

Rinderknecht was a California resident at the time the fire started. He was arrested Tuesday in Florida, where he now lives, Essayli said.

More than 6,800 buildings were destroyed

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