To the editor: Why are individuals making an attempt to place blame on Southern California Edison and firefighters for the lack of their properties? (“What the Eaton fire could mean for Edison’s bottom line,” Feb. 11)
Gov. Gavin Newsom desires to section out the sale of gasoline-powered automobiles in California. Hm, extra electrical strains?
The individuals accountable are the individuals themselves. They need homes on cliffs or hillsides for a greater view. They need homes with privateness surrounded by timber. Builders say sure and construct. Realtors present individuals these “lovely” properties, and everybody desires one thing greater and higher than the following man.
Flamable materials is utilized in development, and owners don’t clear the world round their properties although we’ve had so many fires after which officers inform residents to clear the world round their properties. Homes shouldn’t be constructed so shut collectively and with flamable materials.
Folks must take duty for the properties they hire or personal, clear the area round their properties and test entry to attics so embers can’t enter. Too many count on another person to do the work.
Home-owner and renters, cease being so complacent.
Natalie Kolosow, Cypress
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To the editor: I learn with nice curiosity your article on the power of Southern California Edison to outlive if state officers decide its gear ignited the Eaton fireplace. What a tragic historical past of whole mismanagement this firm has.
Not solely has it been decided that Edison’s gear precipitated earlier fires, however particularly right here in La Cañada Flintridge, the utility has a observe document of frequent, unannounced energy outages. The corporate has blamed hungry squirrels consuming their wires, however it’s also apparent that deferred upkeep, failure to improve gear and inept administration have precipitated issues all through its service areas.
The one issues constant about Edison are elevated pay for high executives, the dearth of acceptable supervision by the California Public Utilities Fee and an abhorrent customer support document.
Alan Frank, La Cañada Flintridge
