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7 On Your Side Investigates: New Eaton Fire report findings could affect legal cases

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 1:48AM
New Eaton Fire report findings could affect legal cases
Fire officials said in a report released Tuesday that Southern California Edison equipment caused the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire, a finding that could have significant implications for fire survivors and ongoing litigation against the utility.
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