weezha Roz-Experts are still investigating the cause of the deadly California wildfires, which have claimed at least 16 lives and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses.
While the possibility of lightning strikes has been ruled out, investigators are now examining other potential causes, including power lines, intentional arson, and other incidents.
Officials have reported that the origin of one of the fires in the Pacific Palisades area, known for its luxurious homes and residences of celebrities such as Jamie Lee Curtis and Billy Crystal, was traced to the rear of a house on Piedra Morada Street.
This area is located alongside a lush valley covered in trees.
Although lightning is one of the most common causes of wildfires in the United States, the National Fire Protection Association quickly dismissed this possibility.
No lightning strikes were reported in the Pacific Palisades area or around the location of the “Eton” fire in East Los Angeles.
Intentional fires and fires caused by damage to power lines are also common causes of wildfires in the U.S.
According to Euronews, John Lentini, a fire analysis expert from Florida with experience investigating major fires such as the 1991 Oakland Hills fire, said, “Every large wildfire starts with a small fire, and the size and spread of the fire do not change the method of determining its cause.”
He explained, “Experts focus on the fire’s origin to determine its source and cause.”
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So far, no evidence has been found to suggest the fire was intentional or related to power lines.
Under California state law, utility companies are required to report any potential link between power lines and wildfires to the State Public Utilities Commission.
One of California’s largest wildfires in history, the 2017 Thomas Fire, was caused by contact between power lines from Southern California Edison during strong winds.
The incident resulted in two deaths and burned more than 1,140 square kilometers of land in the state.
On Friday, Southern Edison reported that there was no evidence suggesting its equipment was involved in the “Eton” fire near Pasadena.
However, due to a warning from insurance company lawyers, the report was submitted to the Public Utilities Commission.
Initial investigations show that no issues were found in the power lines during the 12 hours prior to the wildfire’s occurrence.
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