Event Brief
Official report: Eaton Fire caused by SCE wiring
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: LA County Fire investigators say electrical arcing from an out-of-service SCE tower sparked the Eaton Fire.
WHO: Los Angeles County Fire Department arson investigators; Southern California Edison (SCE)
WHAT: Release of official findings on the cause of the deadly Eaton Fire
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 1:44 PM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles County, CA
WHY: The investigation concluded the fire was caused by electrical arcing events from an out-of-service Southern California Edison transmission tower.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
🔍 14 sources analyzed
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