In west Altadena, residents feel victimized by the January firestorm, facing devastation from the blaze and delays in evacuation alerts. The alerts' lateness is believed to be significant, linking them to the community's high death toll during the fire, with 17 of 18 fatalities occurring there. Anger towards Los Angeles County officials has led to an ongoing investigation into the evacuation procedures. Despite plans to file lawsuits against the county regarding the delayed alerts, many residents are hesitant due to concerns over ongoing litigation with Southern California Edison, which they have already accused of igniting the fire, potentially complicating their efforts.
Many residents of west Altadena feel victimized twice by the January firestorm as massive destruction occurred and delayed evacuation alerts exacerbated the situation, resulting in 17 deaths. They believe that this delay was crucial in the tragedy that unfolded in their community. Despite the outrage surrounding the delayed alerts, including an ongoing investigation into county officials, no lawsuits have been filed against the county. Residents considered legal actions against the county; however, worries about jeopardizing settlements with Southern California Edison, which they are already suing, caused many to abandon their claim.
Over a dozen residents expressed anger over the delayed evacuation alerts during the Eaton fire, linking them directly to the high death toll, as 17 out of 18 fatalities occurred in their area. Legal action was contemplated, yet many chose not to pursue it due to potential impacts on existing lawsuits against Southern California Edison. The realization that a court battle would be challenging and the additional burden on their already strained lives made the prospect of suing the county unappealing for many.
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