Bilbao was the Assistant News editor for City and Crime from 2019-2020. He graduated with a degree in political science student and previously worked as a News contributor for Features and Student Life.

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The Getty fire potentially originated at the 1800 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard when a branch landed on power lines. The Los Angeles Fire Department Arson/Counter-Terrorism Section determined the cause using burn patterns, witness statements and physical evidence. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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Investigation suggests Getty fire started by tree branch falling on power lines

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A flying branch likely sparked the Getty fire when it crashed onto nearby power lines on Sepulveda Boulevard. The branch likely broke off during high wind conditions and landed on the power lines, causing sparks and arcing to ignite a nearby bush, according to an investigation by the Los Angeles Fire Department Arson/Counter-Terrorism Section.

https://dailybruin.com/2019/10/29/investigation-suggests-getty-fire-started-by-tree-branch-falling-on-power-lines/

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Investigation suggests Getty fire started by tree branch falling on power lines

By Martín Bilbao

Oct. 29, 2019 6:10 p.m.