California Sues SoCal Edison, T-Mobile for Allegedly Sparking Silverado Fire

California Sues SoCal Edison, T-Mobile for Allegedly Sparking Silverado Fire
A wildfire burns in Silverado Canyon, Calif., on Dec. 3, 2020. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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The state forestry department has filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison and T-Mobile for allegedly causing the Silverado fire that swept through Silverado and Santiago canyons in Orange County two years ago, scorching about 12,470 acres and damaging 16 structures.

In the lawsuit filed Oct. 20, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire, claims the blaze started during a Santa Ana Winds event Oct. 26, 2020, alleging a 12,000-volt electric conductor came too close to a T-Mobile communications line.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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