Here's a look at California's 5 most destructive wildfires

"LOS ANGELES The Palisades Fire was the most destructive blaze in Los Angeles to date and among the five worst in California's history. Federal authorities said Wednesday that they have charged Jonathan Rinderknecht, a 29-year-old man who had lived in the area, with starting the deadly fire that destroyed much of the wealthy Pacific Palisades neighborhood. The fire started on New Year's Day and was initially extinguished by fire crews but continued to smolder underground before reigniting during high winds on Jan. 7."

"The Camp Fire in 2018 in Paradise is the state's most destructive blaze and one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history. The Camp Fire killed 85 people and destroyed more than 18,800 structures, including some 11,000 homes. The town was almost entirely destroyed. It caused over $12.5 billion in damages. At least 26,000 people were displaced. Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. power lines sparked the Northern California blaze, officials said."

Federal authorities charged Jonathan Rinderknecht with starting the Palisades Fire that destroyed much of Pacific Palisades. The blaze began on New Year's Day, was initially extinguished but smoldered underground and reignited during high winds on Jan. 7. Rinderknecht was arrested in Florida. The Palisades Fire killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,800 homes and buildings. California's five most destructive wildfires include the 2018 Camp Fire, which killed 85 people, destroyed over 18,800 structures, caused more than $12.5 billion in damages and displaced at least 26,000 people. The Eaton Fire destroyed over 9,400 structures and killed 19 in Altadena; Southern California Edison began a compensation program.

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