Chris Bosh Releases Statement On Concerning Palisades Fire Allegations

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Chris Bosh Releases Statement On Concerning Palisades Fire Allegations

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Nov 14, 2026 8:00 PM ET

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Seemingly out of nowhere, former Miami Heat star Chris Bosh is being linked to an arson case regarding the Palisades Fire.

Jonathan Rinderknecht is currently facing criminal charges for allegedly starting the destructive California wildfires in January 2025. He’s accused of causing the Lachman Fire by “igniting vegetation with a lighter.”

Michael T. Cole, a retired Cal Fire investigator, claims fireworks were set off near the Lachman Fire on Jan. 1, 2025. According to the New York Post, the fireworks were allegedly launched from Bosh’s $11 million property.

“Mr. Cole is expected to testify that during his 2025 investigation of the Palisades Fire he observed and documented a mark and an associated burn and smoke trail on the driveway and rear patio area of the residence at (redacted), and that, based on his training and experience, those marks are physical evidence of a launched firework,” a filing from Rinderknecht’s attorney states, via the New York Post.

Chris Bosh breaks his silence.

On Friday, Bosh and his wife Adrienne denied having any involvement in this case.

“We were not in Pacific Palisades on New Year’s Eve 2024 or New Year’s Day 2025. We were at our residence in Austin, Texas,” the statement read. “To our knowledge, our Pacific Palisades property was unoccupied and was not being rented or used by guests during the time. We have assisted the appropriate authorities by providing security footage in our possession and relevant information available to us. We recognized the seriousness of this tragic event and have supported the authorities in their efforts to establish the facts.”

According to reports, Rinderknecht is facing one count of destruction of property using fire and one of arson affecting property.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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