# Officials blame Southern California Edison equipment for deadly 2025 Eaton Fire

https://mins.news/en/item/13231

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-04 17:48 UTC
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- Original: https://bit.ly/4pYmu51

> Los Angeles fire officials say equipment belonging to Southern California Edison caused the deadly Eaton Fire in 2025. Their assessment attributes the blaze’s origin to the utility’s equipment. The fire occurred in Los Angeles and resulted in deaths. The statement identifies the equipment as the cause cited by local fire authorities.

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