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Surveillance Footage May Reveal Cause of California Wildfire

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Surveillance Footage May Reveal Cause of California Wildfire

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New surveillance footage from a gas station security camera suggests that electrical arcing on a transmission tower may have ignited the deadly Eaton Fire in Southern California on January 7, 2025. The fire has caused at least 17 deaths and destroyed over 9,000 structures.

The footage points to potential involvement from Southern California Edison (SCE), which reported a surge in current on its transmission lines in the affected area. Investigations are ongoing, with the Los Angeles County Fire Department leading the inquiry. SCE is cooperating and preserving evidence for further analysis.