In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times regarding the cause of the Eaton fire, Edison International Chief Executive Pedro Pizarro admitted the company’s “leading hypothesis” is that an idle, unconnected transmission line reenergized and sparked the devastating Eaton Fire.

“We have to look at everything,” Pizarro said. “Given that there was video of the flashing and the fire starting apparently around the idle transmission tower and given that that line it was holding was not connected to anything, then induction becomes a leading hypothesis.”

The Eaton Fire burned more than 14,000 acres, damaged or destroyed more than 10,000 structures, including churches, temples, mosques, senior centers, parks, and historical landmarks, displaced tens of thousands of Los Angeles County residents, and tragically resulted in the fatalities of at least 18 individuals.

What Does This Mean for You?

This is not the first time Edison has admitted their involvement in the Eaton fire. Back in February, Southern California Edison disclosed to the California Public Utilities Commission that a “fault was detected” on its Eagle Rock-Gould transmission circuit coinciding with the fire’s ignition time and location. Video and photographic evidence show flames erupting near the base of Edison transmission towers in Eaton Canyon moments after electrical anomalies were recorded.

When a fire is caused by a public utility company’s electrical equipment, you may be entitled to compensation whether you have insurance or not. If you are a homeowner or business owner who has lost property or suffered other damages in the Eaton Fire, you may be able to recover your losses by filing a lawsuit against the utility company that caused it.

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Wildfire Recovery Attorneys has fought for wildfire survivors for over a decade—recovering more than $1.7 billion for utility caused wildfire related damages and losses, including more than $500 million from Southern California Edison alone. If you’re ready to seek justice in connection with the Eaton Fire, contact us today for a free consultation.

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