Southern California Edison claims there were no electrical anomalies on its transmission lines in Eaton Canyon leading up to the Eaton fire.
The utility company maintained that the current increase remained within the design limits and did not trigger system protection on these lines.
Southern California Edison, a unit of utility Edison International , said on Monday preliminary analysis of data showed a "momentary and expected increase in current" on its energized lines in the Eaton Canyon corridor on Jan.
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High-voltage power lines saw a temporary surge in electrical current in the area where the deadly Eaton Fire is believed to have started, Southern California Edison said.
Although evacuation orders have since been lifted for most of LA County, fire survivors continue to face the road to recovery as they focus on rebuilding.
Edison says current increase "remained within the design limits and operating criteria" for the circuits and "did not trigger system protection on these lines."
With snow forecasted for the San Bernardino Mountains this weekend, residents who have gone for days or weeks without power are frustrated and concerned, especially as winter weather arrives. To reduce wildfire risk,
This is the third time in as many months that strong Santa Ana winds have prompted Southern California Edison to cut power to its customers over fire risk.
A judge on Tuesday approved a temporary restraining order for Southern California Edison to preserve data and equipment related to the area where the Eaton fire started.