On January 7, four Southern California Edison power lines over Eaton Canyon experienced a momentary surge in electrical current around the time the Eaton fire is believed to have ignited. The utility company reported this incident to state regulators, noting that it occurred after a fault on the Eagle Rock-Gould line, located approximately five miles from where the fire reportedly started.
- Electrical current spike coincided with fire ignition.
- Edison to preserve equipment for investigation.
- Court order expanded to include additional circuits.
- Initial findings show no damage to lines.
- Residents reported flames near electrical towers.
- Investigators focus on tower as fire origin.
The surge in current was described by Edison officials as remaining within design limits and not triggering system protection. However, this event is now part of an expanded court order mandating that Edison preserve data and equipment related to the fire’s cause. An agreement reached between attorneys for Edison and those representing a local resident who lost her home ensures that critical equipment will remain untouched for at least 21 days for examination.
Key details include:
- The fault occurred at approximately 6:11 p.m., while reports of the fire began coming in at 6:18 p.m.
- The preserved equipment includes transmission lines connected to the fault disclosed by Edison.
- Edison’s preliminary investigations found no faults or damage in the immediate area of Eaton Canyon.
Kathleen Dunleavy, a spokesperson for Edison, emphasized their commitment to transparency and stated that incidents like these are common within their electric grid. Investigators from CAL FIRE are focusing on an electrical transmission tower in Eaton Canyon as they continue their inquiry into what caused the destructive blaze that has burned over 14,000 acres and destroyed thousands of structures. Videos shared by residents show early flames near one of Edison’s towers shortly before the fire spread rapidly through nearby areas.
The ongoing investigation aims to clarify whether Edison’s equipment played any role in sparking this devastating fire. As authorities examine both video evidence and physical infrastructure, billions of dollars could be at stake due to extensive damages incurred during this disaster.
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