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California Utility Investigates Potential Links Between Equipment and Recent Wildfires

Southern California Edison explores its equipment's potential involvement in wildfires, including the Hurst Fire and the devastating Eaton Fire, while cooperating with investigators.

Southern California Edison acknowledges videos suggest link between equipment and Eaton fire
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Southern California Edison acknowledges videos suggest link between equipment and Eaton fire

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California utility company says its equipment may have sparked a Los Angeles-area wildfire
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California utility company says its equipment may have sparked a Los Angeles-area wildfire

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Utility says its equipment may have started a small blaze that erupted during January's LA firestorm
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Utility says its equipment may have started a small blaze that erupted during January's LA firestorm

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Southern California Edison acknowledged its equipment may have sparked the Hurst Fire, which burned 800 acres without fatalities. Investigations continue regarding its potential link to the deadly Eaton Fire, which killed 17 and scorched 14,000 acres. The utility remains under scrutiny following concerns raised by videos suggesting arcing electrical connections. Although some lawsuits claim negligence, SCE stresses no conclusive evidence currently links its equipment to either fire, maintaining investigations are ongoing and cooperation with fire agencies is active.

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