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.