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LOS ANGELES - On Wednesday, federal officials provided a major update about the Palisades Fire investigation, announcing the arrest of a 29-year-old man accused of starting the destructive fire.

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Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli provided the significant update during a press conference on Wednesday morning.

The suspect was identified as Jonathan Rinderknecht, who was arrested at his home in Melbourne, Florida the day prior.

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Essayli said in a complaint unsealed Wednesday, Rinderknecht was charged with destruction of property by means of fire, which is a felony that carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison.

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