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Hours before the Eaton fire, distribution lines failed and fire started in Altadena
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2:59Now PlayingTransmission lines have been linked to the start of the Eaton fire in January. But another kind of line — distribution lines that power homes — were also wreaking havoc before that fire sparked.
Reporter: @chiaraeisner • Chiara Eisner/NPR
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