LA County Sues Edison Over Eaton Fire, Alleging Equipment Caused Catastrophic Blaze

The lawsuit seeks damages for the January wildfire that killed 17, destroyed over 9,000 structures, and devastated community resources.

Los Angeles County, along with Pasadena and Sierra Madre, has filed lawsuits against California Edison, alleging its equipment caused the January Eaton Fire.
The Eaton Fire resulted in 17 fatalities, over 9,000 structures destroyed, and extensive damage to community infrastructure in the Altadena area.
The lawsuits aim to recover costs for destroyed parks, nature centers, trails, and other public resources, as well as expenses related to fire response and recovery efforts.
County officials claim evidence, including witness accounts and videos, points to the fire originating under Edison transmission lines in Eaton Canyon.
Southern California Edison acknowledges a fault occurred on its transmission line near the fire's start but states the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.