Prosecutors say Jonathan Rinderknecht deliberately set a fire in January that led to one of the most destructive blazes in California history. If convicted, he would face up to 45 years in prison.
The Palisades fire in January grew to burn more than 23,000 acres, and it destroyed thousands of homes in Los Angeles. Twelve people died in the blaze.
Officials said immigration officers had fired shots after the man rammed a law enforcement vehicle. The immigrant and a deputy marshal were wounded in the shooting.
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