
Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone announced on Wednesday that the cause of the Eaton fire is currently unknown and under active investigation. The US Forest Service arson investigators are working in collaboration with the Los Angeles Country Fire Department and the Los Angeles Country Sheriff’s Department to determine the origin of the fire.
Chief Marrone assured reporters that as soon as they have conclusive information regarding the cause of the fire, it will be promptly shared with the media. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are diligently working to gather all necessary evidence to determine the circumstances that led to the Eaton fire.