To the editor: Why are folks making an attempt to place blame on Southern California Edison and firefighters for the lack of their houses? (“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 vehicles in California. Hm, extra electrical strains?
The folks guilty are the folks 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 folks these “lovely” houses, and everybody desires one thing larger and higher than the subsequent man.
Flamable materials is utilized in development, and owners don’t clear the world round their houses although we’ve had so many fires after which officers inform residents to clear the world round their houses. Homes shouldn’t be constructed so shut collectively and with flamable materials.
Folks have to take duty for the properties they hire or personal, clear the area round their houses and examine entry to attics so embers can’t enter. Too many anticipate another person to do the work.
House 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 flexibility of Southern California Edison to outlive if state officers decide its tools ignited the Eaton hearth. What a tragic historical past of whole mismanagement this firm has.
Not solely has it been decided that Edison’s tools induced earlier fires, however particularly right here in La Cañada Flintridge, the utility has a monitor report 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 tools and inept administration have induced issues all through its service areas.
The one issues constant about Edison are elevated pay for prime executives, the shortage of applicable supervision by the California Public Utilities Fee and an abhorrent customer support report.
Alan Frank, La Cañada Flintridge
