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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jason Dearen

Attorneys for fire victim say utility may have destroyed evidence of what caused deadly LA-area fire

California Wildfires-Cause - (Matt Logelin)

Attorneys for a woman who is among thousands who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire outside Los Angeles say Southern California Edison crews working to repair and restore power in the area may have destroyed evidence that could help determine what sparked the wildfire.

The fire has killed at least 16 people and destroyed more than 7,000 structures in Altadena. Video and photos taken by residents captured flames beneath Edison's electrical towers in the Eaton Canyon area in the early minutes of the fire. One resident said he heard a loud pop at the outset of the conflagration.

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