Start of Eaton Fire Focus Attention on Southern California Edison
Briefly

The Eaton fire in Southern California began on January 7th and resulted in 17 fatalities. Initial investigations suggest that the fire may have been ignited by brush beneath high-voltage power lines, despite Southern California Edison reporting no electrical failures in the vicinity. Eyewitness accounts and a surveillance video showing flashes of light shortly before the fire started have emerged. As investigations continue, the weather conditions, including high winds, are also being evaluated for their role in the fire's rapid spread.
The early investigation into the Eaton fire reveals potential links to fallen electrical lines and dry vegetation in the area, despite Southern California Edison's denials.
Eyewitness accounts and surveillance footage indicate that the fire in Eaton Canyon likely originated near transmission towers, shortly after residents reported seeing strange lights.
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