Southern California Edison equipment caused the deadly 2025 Eaton fire in Los Angeles, fire officials say

Los Angeles County Fire Department investigators concluded that the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire in Altadena was caused by electrical arcing on an out-of-service Southern California Edison tower. The fire started on January 7, 2025, resulting in 19 deaths. Following an 18-month probe, officials identified the utility equipment as the origin, leading to lawsuits against Southern California Edison for the disaster that destroyed numerous properties and claimed multiple lives in the region.