Out-of-service SCE tower blamed for deadly 2025 Eaton Fire
TL;DR
LA County Fire officials say the 2025 Eaton Fire was sparked by electrical arcing on an out-of-service Southern California Edison tower, igniting dry brush and quickly growing to about 22 square miles, killing 19 and destroying thousands of homes and businesses; investigators and SCE are reviewing the findings amid related lawsuits and ongoing court filings.
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- 2025 Eaton Fire in Altadena was caused by SoCal Edison electrical tower, LA County Fire Department says ABC7 Los Angeles
- Edison tower caused deadly Eaton fire that devastated Altadena, long-awaited investigation finds Los Angeles Times
- Edison equipment caused deadly Eaton Fire, LA County Fire investigators conclude LAist
- Devastating LA wildfire sparked by utility company tower, long-awaited report finds The Guardian
- Investigators identify cause of deadly Eaton Fire in Altadena KTLA
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