Utility’s idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton Fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say

The Los Angeles County Fire Department released an official report on Tuesday explaining what caused the deadly Eaton Fire. The report presents investigators' findings about the fire's origin.

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Southern California Edison equipment sparked Eaton Fire

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Utility’s idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say

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California's Eaton Fire cause by electrical discharge from utility company

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LA County report: Sparks from transmission tower cause of 2025 Eaton Fire in Altadena

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Los Angeles fire investigators blame electrical equipment for 2025 Eaton fire

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