Eaton Fire in Altadena sparked by SoCal Edison electric tower, probe finds
Summary
The Eaton Fire in Altadena was caused by electrical arcing from an out-of-service power tower owned by Southern California Edison, according to a new fire report. The fire destroyed or damaged over 9,000 homes, killed 19 people, and investigations were done by the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Cal Fire.Key Facts
- The fire started due to electrical arcing on an out-of-service transmission tower.
- Hot metal particles from the arcing fell onto dry vegetation, igniting the fire.
- The fire began near a ridge above Eaton Wash in Altadena.
- Over 9,000 homes were destroyed or damaged by the fire.
- The fire caused 19 deaths, as confirmed by the LA County Medical Examiner.
- The investigation took 18 months and was conducted by LACFD and Cal Fire.
- Southern California Edison paid more than $314 million to fire victims last month.
- The fire started on January 7, 2025, and severely affected the Altadena and Pasadena areas.
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