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Eaton Fire Cause Revealed | San Jose News
A deadly fire that tore through Pasadena and surrounding areas in January 2025, killing 19 and destroying over 9,000 homes, was officially blamed on electrical arcing from a Southern California Edison tower. Video evidence captured two sparking events that ignited dry brush during a 100-mph windstorm, fueling a blaze that burned 14,000 acres before containment. Despite delays in evacuation alerts for some West Altadena residents, investigators found the delays were due to rapidly shifting conditions and grounded air support—not intentional neglect. Hundreds have since filed lawsuits against…
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