L.A. County Fire Department
Coverage of L.A. County Fire Department in the Nexus archive.
- Edison CEO says we may never know exactly how Eaton Fire sparked
A report confirms Southern California Edison equipment sparked the Eaton Fire, but the exact mechanism remains unclear. Edison CEO Pedro Pizarro stated the company may never fully understand how the fire began, citing redactions in the report and ongoing legal investigations. Edison faces lawsuits over the fire, which killed 19 and destroyed over 9,000 homes.
- Eaton Fire was caused by SoCal Edison electrical tower, LA County Fire Department says
The Eaton Fire was caused by Southern California Edison's electrical tower, according to the LA County Fire Department. Enhanced surveillance footage and 3D analysis support claims that the company's equipment sparked the blaze, with victims and attorneys citing video evidence of the origin.
- LA County Fire Department report reveals cause of deadly Eaton Fire that claimed 19 lives
A report by the LA County Fire Department identified the cause of the Eaton Fire, which resulted in 19 deaths. Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone acknowledged the report cannot alleviate the residents' grief.
- At least 1,950 ocean rescues made this weekend as dangerous swells keep L.A. County lifeguards busy
L.A. County lifeguards made 1,950 rescues this weekend due to dangerous swells. Many people visited the beach to cool off, leading to increased emergency activity.
- Summit Fire triggers evacuations in Antelope Valley
The Summit Fire in Antelope Valley and Angeles National Forest has triggered evacuation orders, burning over 1,600 acres with no containment reported. L.A. County and Angeles National Forest fire crews are working to contain the blaze, which threatens structures but has not caused injuries or deaths.