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Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG
The litigation from Southern California Edison contends residents in east Altadena received their first emergency alert about 30 minutes after the fire began at 6:18 p.m., while residents in the west side of Altadena were not notified to evacuate until 3:25 a.m.
A dozen groups, including fire and law enforcement agencies, were sued by Southern California Edison, saying they should be held liable for damages.
Jan. 18, 2026