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A new wildfire was reported today at 6:17 a.m. in Los Angeles County, California. Grasshopper Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.
The suspect is accused of sparking January’s raging inferno that devastated more than 6,000 homes and buildings in the wealthy coastal enclave.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, of Melbourne, Florida, faces a charge of destruction of property by means of fire. Arrested in Florida on Tuesday, he made his initial appearance in federal court in Orlando on Wednesday, acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli said.
Authorities arrested a suspect in connection with the devastating January wildfire that tore through Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
The California FAIR Plan Assn., which covers homeowners denied insurance, is seeking a 35.8% rate increase, though some policyholders could pay more or less depending on fire risk.
Spending time in a burn zone can come with exposure to certain toxins — sometimes including lead, arsenic, mercury and chromium-6 — which can lead to a range of adverse health issues, ranging from respiratory problems and organ damage to irritations to the skin and eyes.
California Governor Gavin Newsom didn't mince his words when discussing the current lack of federal aid for Los Angeles fire victims.
Writer and producer David E. Kelley's current projects will be filmed in California, an unusual move as runaway production has affected jobs.