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Los Angeles Times
Investigation links Edison tower to Eaton fire
A report confirms that the Eaton fire in Altadena was caused by electrical arcing from an out-of-service Southern California Edison transmission tower near Eaton Canyon on January 7, 2025. The fire, which resulted in 19 deaths and extensive destruction, was linked to aging infrastructure and occurred during extreme Santa Ana winds. Investigators concluded that the idle utility line was responsible for igniting the wildfire.
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