Trial starts for man accused of starting what became the Palisades Fire

NPR | By Steve Futterman

Published June 10, 2026 at 5:25 PM EDT

Attorneys gave opening statements in the trial of the man accused of sparking the Palisades Fire. The January 2025 fire was among the most destructive in California history.

Steve Futterman

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