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On the evening of Jan. 7, a bright white light and small fire were seen at the base of an electrical tower in Eaton Canyon, potentially linked to the deadly Eaton fire that killed 17 people. While Southern California Edison denies any electrical failure in the area, evidence suggests the fire may have started near high-voltage transmission lines buffeted by strong winds, with new video footage indicating flashes of light near the towers at the time of ignition. The incident has significant implications for potential liability, similar to past cases involving utility companies and wildfires in California.
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