A historic Jewish temple that burned in the devastating Eaton fire slapped electric company Southern California Edison with a lawsuit blaming the utility for sparking the blaze.
The Pasadena Jewish Temple alleged that Edison’s negligence and failure to adhere to protocol directly led to the destruction of its sanctuary, preschool and other buildings, the Los Angeles Times reported.
The lawsuit is one of hundreds facing the company over the deadly wildfire that left 19 dead and thousands of buildings destroyed.
“Our congregation has been without a physical home for more than a year, at a time when our members had the deepest need for refuge and healing,” Senior Rabbi Joshua Ratner said in a statement. “While we’ve continued to gather and support one another, the loss is deeply felt.”
The temple traces its roots back to 1921, when the congregation became incorporated in the state.
