What caused the Palisades fire? Update on suspect, trial & more

The fire that erupted and spread rapidly in Pacific Palisades, California, destroyed thousands of homes. Here's what we know so far about the cause of the fire.

From heartbreak to homecoming, Palisades families finally move back

For 17 months, Pacific Palisades has been defined by the charred scars left by one of Los Angeles’ worst wildfires. Now, the comeback is on. A total of 883 homes have been approved for rebuilding ...
The New York Times

Man Accused of Starting Palisades Fire Admired Luigi Mangione, Prosecutors Say

The Los Angeles suspect was lonely and angry and felt “enslaved” by rich people, prosecutors say. After being romantically spurned, they say, he went into the mountains and lit a fire. By Soumya ...
CNN

Prosecutors say he sparked the Palisades Fire and was ‘fixated’ on Luigi Mangione. Now Jonathan Rinderknecht heads to trial

The man who federal prosecutors say was “pissed off at the world” before allegedly igniting the Palisades Fire goes on trial this week in Los Angeles, roughly a year and a half after the deadly and ...
Los Angeles Times

3 teens help a beloved dojo owner return to fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred Gerry Blanck, who taught karate in Pacific ...
Jewish Journal

Kehillat Israel to Return to Palisades 16 Months After Devastating Fire

Flames from the Palisades Fire burn a building on Sunset Boulevard amid a powerful windstorm on January 8, 2025 in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles ...
KTAR

Firefighters deliver conflicting testimony over fireworks in Palisades Fire arson trial

Firefighters delivered conflicting testimony Monday during the federal arson trial for the man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades ...
The New York Times

Pacific Palisades Voters Remain Frustrated by Fire Aftermath

Residents of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles headed to the polls on Tuesday. Many are waiting for their homes to be rebuilt. By Jennifer Medina Reporting from the Pacific Palisades ...
Yahoo

Karen Bass’ brother sues Los Angeles after his Malibu home burned down in the Palisades Fire

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mayor Karen Bass’s brother is suing the city of Los Angeles after his Malibu home burned down in the devastating Palisades Fire … ...
Los Angeles Times

Palisades fire defendant was spiraling mentally when blaze ignited, ATF agent testifies

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred Federal prosecutors allege a 29-year-old Uber ...
WESH

Jury selection set to begin for Central Florida man accused in deadly Palisades Fire

WESH TWO NEWS ON CW STARTS NOW. ONCE AGAIN, A MELBOURNE MAN ACCUSED OF STARTING THE DEADLY MASSIVE PALISADES FIRE IN LOS ANGELES IS SET TO GO ON TRIAL. WESH TWO’S DAVID JONES IS JOINING US LIVE FROM ...
New York Post

Karen Bass’ awkward response to her brother suing her for losing his $2M home in Palisades Fire

Karen Bass could not flee fast enough as she was quizzed about her older brother suing the City of Los Angeles after his luxury Malibu home was destroyed in the Palisades fire. The mayor, who is ...