Los Angeles County, along with the cities of Pasadena and Sierra Madre, has filed multiple lawsuits against Southern California Edison (SCE), claiming that the utility’s equipment sparked the devastating Eaton Fire. The lawsuits seek damages for widespread destruction caused by the fire. Authorities indicate that determining the cause of the fire may take 12-18 months. This case is underscored by concerns about the responsibilities of utility companies in preventing such disasters, as the Eaton Fire could also test the newly established wildfire fund aimed at protecting utility companies from bankruptcy due to fire claims.