The Prime Suspect Behind California’s Eaton Fire: A ‘Zombie’ Power Line
An investigation by utility Southern California Edison is increasingly focused on whether a decommissioned line was ...
SCE probing whether idle power line sparked Eaton fire, WSJ reports
Southern California Edison is investigating whether an idle power line sparked the deadly Eaton fire in Los Angeles, a rare occurrence that ...
Update: Prescribed fire Salmon Piles NWR in Humboldt County – March 16 status
The pile burning project, named Salmon Piles NWR, was initiated 9:54 a.m. March 12 in Humboldt County. The prescribed fire ...
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on March 16
A new wildfire was reported today at 11:31 a.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this ...
Rule change allowed long-idled line now tied to Eaton fire to remain, despite risk
An obscure regulatory rule change two decades ago allowed utilities to keep up unused, potentially hazardous electrical systems — like the one now being investigated as sparking the Eaton fire.
Chiquita Canyon Landfill Fire Sparks Health Concerns, Tax Debate
Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo’s constituents have been complaining to her about the stench and fumes they’ve been breathing ...