Utility's idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say

10 verified updates • corroborated by 6 independent sources • tracked since August 04, 2026

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Aug 04, 01:30 PM 1 source: AP News
Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton fire in Los Angeles
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Aug 04, 02:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, The Guardian
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Aug 04, 10:00 PM 1 source: CNN
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Aug 05, 03:00 AM 2 sources: AP News, CNN
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Aug 05, 07:30 AM 3 sources: AP News, CNN, Deadline
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Aug 05, 09:00 AM 3 sources: AP News, CNN, NBC News
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Aug 05, 10:00 AM 3 sources: AP News, CNN, Deadline
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Aug 05, 11:30 AM 3 sources: AP News, CNN, The Washington Post
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Aug 05, 12:00 PM 2 sources: AP News, CNN
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Aug 05, 01:30 PM 1 source: AP News
Utility's idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say