A recent lawsuit claims that a local utility company may be responsible for starting the deadly Eaton Fire near Los Angeles, California. The lawsuit alleges that surveillance video footage shows arcing on an SCE (Southern California Edison) electrical tower, which lawyers believe may have ignited the fire.
The law firm representing the case, Edelson PC, asserts that the video provides compelling evidence of SCE's faulty equipment and poor decision-making leading to the Eaton fire. The footage, edited to highlight the blaze, reportedly shows sparks falling onto a dry hillside, followed by a rapid spread of flames.
According to the lawsuit, Altadena resident Evangeline Iglesias claims that SCE failed to shut down its power equipment despite warnings, resulting in the wildfire that destroyed her home. The legal team has taken emergency action to preserve crucial evidence and prevent SCE from tampering with it.
Edelson PC has received numerous calls from residents with similar claims against SCE and plans to file complaints on behalf of multiple clients. The law firm has also requested access to SCE's documents, which the company has marked as confidential.
SCE, in response, stated that they are cooperating with authorities and have provided access to the video for investigation. The company emphasized the need for expert analysis before drawing conclusions from the footage.
While SCE has acknowledged the lawsuit, they have yet to review it in detail. A company spokesperson expressed sympathy for the communities affected by the fires and reiterated their commitment to supporting them during this challenging period.
