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Eaton Fire Caused by Faulty Power Tower | US News
The Eaton Fire of 2025 was sparked by faulty, out-of-service Southern California Edison equipment—an electrical tower that arced during extreme weather, igniting dry brush and exploding into a wildfire that killed 19 people and destroyed over 9,000 homes. After an 18-month investigation, blame points squarely at the utility, though county agencies are also being criticized for delayed evacuations. The fire scorched 22 square miles across Altadena, Pasadena, and the San Gabriel Mountains, while another major blaze, the Palisades Fire, raged nearby, destroying nearly 7,000 homes. This tragedy…
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