Jan. 26, 2025

Ivan,

We are reaching out on the story that posted today, January 26. We request you correct a portion for factual accuracy. In the article, you state:

Edison’s account has shifted. Initially, in the days following the start of the fire, Mr. Pizarro said there were no electrical problems in the area during the 12 hours before the blaze. But last week, the utility said that while there was not a problem in the transmission lines running through Eaton Canyon, a fault had been measured at 6:11 p.m. at a substation roughly five miles away.

It is not factually correct to state that Edison’s account “shifted." We remain in the preliminary stages of a robust investigation and we are learning new information on a regular basis. To attribute incorrect accounts is a disservice to your readers, and, more importantly, the victims of this tragedy. We continue to fully cooperate with the investigation and remain committed to a thorough and transparent process.

We appreciate your attention to this matter.