A comprehensive investigation by the Los Angeles County Fire Department has concluded that an idle transmission tower belonging to Southern California Edison (SCE) was responsible for the devastating Eaton Fire, which claimed 19 lives and severely impacted the community of Altadena. The report identifies electrical arcing from the utility’s equipment as the ignition source for the wildfire. Officials highlighted the long-awaited nature of this investigation, which sheds light on the liability of utility companies in preventing such tragedies. Following the findings, Southern California Edison is facing scrutiny over its infrastructure maintenance and wildfire prevention measures.