US EditionDowned municipal power lines may have caused LA's Palisades Fire, lawsuit claims
- Dawn Digrius Smith, a nine-year resident of Altadena, lost her home on Parkman Street in the Eaton fire, prompting her to flee to her parents' house in Orange County after deciding to pack a go-bag around 7 p.m.
- The Eaton Fire, which impacted communities in the Eaton and Palisades fire burn areas, was allegedly caused by Southern California Edison's equipment, leading to lawsuits from Pasadena Unified School District, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre.
- The Eaton Fire, which started on January 7, burned 14,021 acres, destroyed 9,418 structures, and resulted in 17 deaths, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
- As of March 24, 2025, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an order requiring property owners in the Palisades and Eaton burn scars to use best management practices for dust control during debris removal if they have not opted into the federal government's cleanup program.
- Following the fire, Dawn Digrius Smith is experiencing intermittent attacks of tears and stress, and both she and Dr. Lisa Wong, the director of the L.A. County Department of Mental Health, emphasize the importance of seeking mental health support and avoiding isolation, with Dr. Wong stating, "The isolation is an enemy for us here.
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Climate change not only cause of wildfires in California
The recent Eaton and Palisades wildfires in Los Angeles County have refocused the public’s attention on the recurrent nature of vegetation burning and the devastating effects on people and the environment. Litigation against Southern California Edison by Los Angeles County and the cities of Pasadena and Sierra Madre seeks to gain financial compensation from damages caused by the Eaton Fire. Wildfires recur seasonally and annually in California, …
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Updated LA County health order requires dust-control measures in Palisades, Eaton burn areas
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Monday, March 24, issued an updated Health Officer Order that requires property owners in the Palisades and Eaton burn scars to “use best management practices for dust control,” if they have not opted into the federal government’s cleanup program. The order requires property owners not eligible for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Phase 2 debris removal to control dust during debris-removal, …
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