"They're in there celebrating Black history and they've destroyed a Black town,"
"If Edison's tower did not ignite the fire, Altadena would still be there,"
"We just want the truth,"
An aging Southern California Edison transmission line likely ignited the Jan. 7, 2025 Eaton fire that destroyed thousands of homes and left 19 dead, with all but one death occurring in west Altadena. West Altadena is a historically Black community built by 1960s middle-class homebuyers. Survivors say many are running out of insurer funds and refuse Edison's voluntary compensation program because it requires waiving the right to sue. Protesters demand Edison advance $200,000 in emergency housing aid to each displaced family and official acknowledgment of responsibility. A criminal investigation into Edison is underway, and residents are calling for transparency and accountability.
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