Black residents of Altadena were more likely to have their homes damaged or destroyed by the Eaton fire and will have a harder financial road to recovery from the disaster, according to research released Tuesday by UCLA.

A study published Tuesday by UCLA researchers indicates the Eaton Fire disproportionately affected Black residents in Altadena. The research comes from a new data brief from the UCLA Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies,

Before the wildfire, Altadena had a Black population of 18% and a Black home ownership rate of more than 80%, about double the national average. The suburb grew in diversity following the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which banned racial discrimination in mortgage lending known as “redlining.”

A video shows arcing at a Southern California Edison tower, then a fire at the tower's base, suggesting the Eaton fire may have been caused by electrical equipment.

Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Southern California Edison in response to the Eaton Fire. New video released Monday suggests the fire originated near an SCE power line. An SCE rep said they are committed to the ongoing investigation.