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Edison equipment blamed for deadly Eaton Fire, investigators say

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Edison equipment blamed for deadly Eaton Fire, investigators say
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LA County Fire Department investigators say arcing electrical lines from Southern California Edison equipment ignited dry vegetation at the Eaton Canyon transmission tower base, sparking the Eaton Fire on Jan. 7, 2025 under windy conditions, killing at least 19 people and destroying nearly 10,000 homes.

Topics:nationenvironment#arcing-electrical-lines#eaton-fire#environment#la-county-fire-department#southern-california-edison#transmission-tower
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  3. Edison tower caused deadly Eaton fire that devastated Altadena, long-awaited investigation finds  Los Angeles Times
  4. Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton fire in Los Angeles  apnews.com
  5. Edison Equipment Blamed for Deadly Eaton Fire in Los Angeles  Bloomberg.com

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