A newly released gas station security camera video appears to show electrical arcs and sparking on the night of the Eaton Fire in Altadena, according to a law firm suing Southern California Edison. The video, obtained by Edelson PC, was presented in court as evidence of potential utility company negligence. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the video adds fuel to the debate surrounding the role of SCE in the deadly blaze.
The Eaton Fire started on the night of Jan. 7 in a Santa Ana windstorm in the hills above Altadena.A law firm suing Southern California Edison obtained a newly released video that it says appears show electrical arcs and sparking on the night of Jan. 7 at the origin of the deadly Eaton Fire in Altadena.
The Eaton Fire started at about 6:18 p.m. near Altadena Drive and Midwick Drive, according to Cal Fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, Cal Fire said.released in the days and weeks after the fire that appeared to show the first flames in Eaton Canyon near utility infrastructure.
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