Devastating LA wildfire sparked by utility company tower, long-awaited report finds
Summary
A report found that the 2025 Eaton wildfire in Los Angeles was caused by electrical equipment from the utility company Southern California Edison. The fire killed 19 people, destroyed or damaged over 9,000 buildings, and was started by electrical sparks from an out-of-service tower.Key Facts
- The Eaton fire began due to electrical arcing on an out-of-service Southern California Edison tower.
- The fire killed 19 people and damaged more than 9,000 homes and businesses.
- Firefighters took nearly a month to fully put out the 22 square mile blaze.
- The fire spread quickly because of extreme weather: high heat, low humidity, and strong winds.
- Southern California Edison acknowledged their equipment was likely involved and is reviewing the report.
- The utility claims local agencies were slow to issue evacuation warnings and that water supply was limited during the fire.
- The investigation was done by Los Angeles county and the California forestry and fire protection department.
- The Eaton fire happened at the same time as the Palisades fire, another major wildfire nearby.
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