US utility under scrutiny over wildfire-linked equipment and litigation
LA County firefighters have concluded after 18 months of review that an out-of-service electrical tower sparked a wildfire that killed 19 people and destroyed thousands of homes, with investigations tying the ignition to electrical arcing. The report notes high winds and heat as factors, while the utility faces lawsuits over evacuation warnings and water resources.
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Wildfire risk rises across California as strong Santa Ana winds, low humidity, and heat prompt public-safety power shutoffs in multiple counties. Authorities warn residents to prepare and utilities say they are pre-deploying crews and coordinating with state agencies.
A series of fires in Southern California has prompted evacuations and widespread power shutoffs as dry Santa Ana winds drive critical fire weather. Officials say preemptive staffing and power cuts are under way to reduce risk, with more updates expected as conditions evolve.