Initially claiming there was no evidence its equipment was at fault, Southern California Edison is now investigating one of its “zombie” power lines as the possible origin of the deadly Eaton Fire.

Investigators are looking into whether a defunct “zombie” power line ignited the apocalyptic Eaton Fire that incinerated nearly 10,000 structures in Los Angeles County — despite utility company ...

The “zombie” line that is now being investigated as a potential cause for the fire had been out of commission since 1971, ...