Sparks from a Tower: The Eaton Fire's Unsettling Echoes The Eaton Fire that ravaged Altadena in 2025 left deep scars on the community.
Nearly two years after the blaze destroyed or damaged over 9,000 homes and claimed 19 lives, the investigation into its cause has concluded with a verdict that raises more questions than answers.
According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department's report, conducted in conjunction with Cal Fire, electrical arcing on an out of service transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison sparked the fire.