A video shows arcing at a Southern California Edison tower, then a fire at the tower's base, suggesting the Eaton fire may have been caused by electrical equipment.
The court filings blame the utility for the fire despite the fact that the blaze's cause is still under investigation.
As Southern California shifts into recovery mode after the devastating wildfires, residents should stay on alert on Monday and Tuesday with high winds returning. The National Weather Service has issued another Red Flag Warning from 10 a.
At least four lawsuits were filed Monday morning against Southern California Edison in connection with the Eaton Fire.
Southern California Edison shut off power for thousands of Ventura County residents and businesses Monday as Santa Ana winds whipped through the region and the utility company sought to limit the ...
Rain returned to California over the weekend, aiding with the ongoing wildfire fight across the LA area. But the arrival of rain also brought the risk of flash flooding and mudslides in recent burn scar areas.
So far, many clues to the origins of the deadly Eaton fire, which started in the area just after 6 p.m. that evening and went on to kill 17 people, have pointed to the brushy hillside where a tangle of electrical lines stretch up Eaton Canyon.
Parched Southern California could get some badly needed rain this weekend to dampen the prospects of another round of killer wildfires
Weekend rains could bring some relief to Southern California. Here's the forecast and an assessment of how much it will help reduce fire risk.
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires also continue burning in the Los Angeles area, leaving parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.
Evacuations ordered near Los Angeles as wind-driven wildfire threatens remote communities. Stay updated on the Hughes Fire.
The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready.