Bobcat Wildfire May Have Been Sparked By Utility Company Equipment

A fire in Southern California was potentially sparked by utility equipment. Southern California Edison reported an issue with their equipment five minutes before the fire started. Federal investigators are examining a section of overhead conductor from the area. Firefighters are making progress, but many remain under evacuation orders.

What was the cause of the fire according to the transcript?

• A lightning strike

• A campfire

• A utility company's equipment

• A natural disaster

Who has requested a section of the overhead conductor for investigation?

• Fire department

• Local police

• Federal investigators

• Southern California Edison

How long before the fire was reported did Edison's equipment report an issue?

• 1 hour

• 10 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 15 minutes

What progress have firefighters made regarding the blaze?

• They have not made any progress

• They have completely extinguished it

• They have evacuated all residents

• They are starting to get it under control

What is the current status of the residents in the affected area?

• They are assisting firefighters

• They are still under evacuation orders

• They have returned home

• They are unaffected