The Los Angeles Fire Department is accused of sparking the deadly Palisades fire, with LAFD failure cited as a defense argument.
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Updated Jun 10
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What happened
The Los Angeles Fire Department is accused of sparking the deadly Palisades fire, with LAFD failure cited as a defense argument.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A fire started on a hillside above Malibu, affecting property in the Los Angeles area. The trial is underway in downtown Los Angeles, with Steven Haney serving as defense attorney for Jonathan Rinderknecht.Sub-event
- Matt O'Brien presented evidence placing Jonathan Rinderknecht nearby.Sub-event
- Steve Haney argues that Jonathan Rinderknecht is a scapegoat as Rinderknecht is accused of starting the Palisades fire.Sub-event
LAFD is accused of sparking the Palisades fire.1 source
Rinderknecht faces fire accusations in Palisades; Haney defends him in court.1 source
The fire caused $23B in losses; Rinderknecht was working as an Uber driver.1 source