# Edison Equipment Blamed for Deadly Eaton Fire in Los Angeles

https://mins.news/en/item/13254

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-04 18:30 UTC
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- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-04/edison-equipment-blamed-for-deadly-eaton-fire-in-los-angeles?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a722fba69018900011c1515

> Fire officials said equipment belonging to Southern California Edison sparked a wildfire in the Los Angeles area in January 2025. The blaze killed 19 people. Their statement places responsibility for the ignition on the utility’s equipment. The fire is identified as the Eaton Fire.

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