Los Angeles County Fire Department attributes Eaton fire to SCE tower
The Los Angeles County Fire Department said an out-of-service Southern California Edison transmission tower sparked the 2025 Eaton fire in Altadena, Los Angeles County. The department’s 18-month investigation concluded that electrical arcing on the inactive tower ignited the blaze, which razed thousands of homes and killed 19 people. Officials released the joint report with Cal Fire confirming the findings.
Actors
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Southern California Edison
Locations
Los Angeles County, California, United States
Eaton Canyon, Los Angeles County, California, United States
