The family of an Eaton fire victim is suing Southern California Edison for wrongful death, alleging that the utility company's negligence is to blame for the devastating blaze that killed 59-year-old Evelyn McClendon.

At least two lawsuits have been filed against Southern California Edison, alleging that faulty power lines may have sparked the Eaton Fire. Investigators from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms,

Authorities still haven't determined an official cause for any of the fires, which began last Tuesday amid hurricane-force winds and have killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area.

Firefighting efforts continue on the Eaton Fire that has burned over 14,000 acres, as weather officials warn about extreme fire conditions.

Eaton Fire initially started 6:18 p.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. Since its discovery eight days ago, it has burned 14,117 acres. A fire crew of 3,404 has been working on site and, as of Wednesday evening, they managed to contain 45% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.

A new air quality alert has been issued for Los Angeles County until 7 p.m. local time "due to harmful particle pollution levels from windblown dust and ash." This pollution can embed deep into the lungs and cause health problems including heart disease symptoms,

The Pasadena Humane Society has created an animal rescue hotline to help pets and owners separated during the Eaton Fire.

What to Know Eaton Animal Rescue Hotline Pasadena Humane is managing the information resource 626-577-3752 Please report found or lost “pets, livestock, exotics, and wildlife” as well as any animals seen on evacuated properties Reuniting people with their pets during the Eaton Fire crisis has been an urgent goal of the tireless team at Pasadena Humane,

The Pasadena Humane Society has returned more than 150 pets to their owners after the Eaton Fire. David Schuman reports.