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Aug 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Edison findings cast doubt on Eaton fire safety
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Court filings and investigators cite violations, including untrimmed vegetation and needed repairs, challenging SCE’s safety claims.
WHO: Southern California Edison (SCE); Los Angeles County and state fire investigators; district attorney
WHAT: Investigators and court filings raise questions about SCE’s claimed safe operation before the Eaton fire, citing multiple violations.
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles County, California
WHY: Fire prevention equipment needed repair and vegetation under the tower where the fire ignited hadn’t been trimmed for years, according to investigators.
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