"Our congregation has been without a physical home for more than a year, at a time when our members had the deepest need for refuge and healing. While we've continued to gather and support one another, the loss is deeply felt."
"SCE's maintenance backlog and unutilized maintenance funds show that it was highly likely that the subject electrical infrastructure that ignited the Eaton Fire was improperly inspected, maintained, repaired, and otherwise operated, which foreseeably led to the Eaton Fire's ignition."
Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison, alleging Edison ignited the Eaton Fire that destroyed the congregation's historic sanctuary, preschool, and other buildings. The complaint alleges Edison failed to follow safety protocols amid extreme red-flag conditions, did not de-energize transmission lines that night, and left a decommissioned line that had not carried electricity for decades. The complaint cites a Times investigation finding Edison fell behind on maintenance it told regulators was needed and began billing customers for. The lawsuit seeks financial compensation and injunctive relief to prevent future wildfires. A government investigation has not been released.
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