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Rule change allowed long-idled line now tied to Eaton fire to remain, despite risk
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Rule change allowed long-idled line now tied to Eaton fire to remain, despite risk

An obscure regulatory rule change two decades ago allowed utilities to keep up unused, potentially hazardous electrical systems — like the one now being investigated as sparking the Eaton fire.

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