The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's plan to open a site to process Eaton Fire debris near L.A. County's foothill communities has prompted swift backlash from local leaders.

City leaders from Duarte, Irwindale, Azusa and Baldwin Park have joined in opposition of federal plans to use Lario Staging Ground as a place where they will dump and process the hazardous waste left behind by the Eaton Fire.

Southern California Edison, a unit of utility Edison International , said on Monday preliminary analysis of data showed a "momentary and expected increase in current" on its energized lines in the Eaton Canyon corridor on Jan.

Attorneys for a homeowner whose property was destroyed in the Eaton Fire allege that the blaze was caused by a failure of Southern California Edison (SCE) equip

Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Southern California Edison in response to the Eaton Fire. New video released Monday suggests the fire originated near an SCE power line. An SCE rep said they are committed to the ongoing investigation.