Fire agencies in Los Angeles are investigating a possible link between Southern California Edison’s utility infrastructure and the ongoing Hurst fire, which has burned over 770 acres and destroyed thousands of structures. The investigation was sparked after a downed conductor was discovered at a tower associated with SCE’s Eagle Rock-Sylmar circuit. Preliminary information suggests that the circuit experienced a relay at the time the fire was reported. While no determination has been made, the discovery has raised concerns about potential liability. The Hurst fire is part of a series of devastating blazes in the area, which have resulted in significant economic losses and damage.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/fire-agencies-investigate-potential-edison-link-la-hurst-fire-2025-01-11