ORLANDO, Fla. - A Florida man has been arrested in connection to the deadly Palisades Fire that broke out in January in Los Angeles, California, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Here's everything we know about the suspect, 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht.

Who is Jonathan Rinderknecht?

What we know:

Rinderknecht, also known as "Jonathan Rinder," and "Jon Rinder," was arrested on Tuesday near his home in Melbourne, Florida, officials said.

Investigators said he was a resident of Palisades and was familiar with the neighborhood he is accused of starting the fire in. Officials say he later moved to Florida after starting the fire.

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Authorities said Rinderknecht started the fire after he finished his shift as an Uber driver. Videos of

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