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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