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.
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