Transmission lines have been linked to the start of the Eaton fire in January. But another kind of line — distribution lines that power homes — were also wreaking havoc before that fire sparked.⁠⁠Go to the link in our bio for the full story.⁠⁠Reporter: @chiaraeisner • Chiara Eisner/NPR⁠Producer: @pablovaldivia • Pablo Valdivia/NPR⁠Video: @zayrharodriguez • Zayrha Rodriguez/NPR⁠

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