Angry Altadena residents ask officials to halt Edison’s undergrounding work
- Posted on April 22, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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In brief
Following the devastating Eaton wildfire, Altadena residents are expressing strong opposition to Southern California Edison's underground electrical infrastructure project. Community members gathered to urge local officials to suspend the burying of power lines, citing concerns about project timing, cost implications, and the utility's role in fire prevention. The controversy highlights tensions between grid modernization efforts and disaster recovery priorities in wildfire-affected areas.
Angry Altadena residents ask officials to halt Edison’s undergrounding work
Eaton wildfire survivors' anger about Southern California Edison’s burying of electric wires in Altadena boiled over Tuesday, with residents calling on government officials to temporarily halt the work.
