Eaton Fire Legal Battle: Lawsuits, Leadership, and the Road to Recovery

LA County has joined dozens of victims of the Eaton Fire in suing Southern California Edison, alleging the power utility’s transmission lines or equipment were responsible for igniting the fire on Jan. 7. Also, more help for fire victims looking to rebuild quickly, the aftermath of LA City’s former fire chief’s failed effort to return to her job, and how a foster agency in Altadena is regrouping after a lengthy evacuation. In NBCLA original podcast "Leonard Files," Investigative Reporter Eric Leonard takes a closer look at critical issues following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires as well as important stories affecting Southern California. Send us news tips regarding the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire. Thanks for listening to The Leonard Files – Stay with us as we uncover the investigations from some of LA’s most challenging and intriguing moments. Subscribe now so you don’t miss the next episode of The Leonard Files. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.