SCE faces lawsuits for alleged negligence contributing to the Eaton Fire's ignition, which caused destruction and fatalities.
State regulators criticized Southern California Edison for falling behind in inspecting transmission lines in areas at high risk of wildfires just months before the deadly Eaton fire, according to state documents.
The L.A.-area fires may pose the first big test of California’s wildfire fund, which was set up in 2019 to protect utilities from bankruptcy.
The Eaton Fire is now considered one of the deadliest fires in California history with 16 deaths reported so far.
A flurry of lawsuits were filed Monday against Southern California Edison by homeowners and renters who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire.
Though the origin of the catastrophic Eaton Fire has not yet been determined, the lawsuit faults the electric utility for failing to de-energize wires despite a red flag wind warning,
State utility regulators will vote Thursday on Southern California Edison's wildfire-mitigation plan, which safety auditors have said does not properly assess the risk of blazes during extreme winds,
At least four lawsuits were filed Monday morning against Southern California Edison in connection with the Eaton Fire.
The Eaton Fire in central Los Angeles County poses a potential credit risk to power provider Southern California Edison, which operates electrical lines in the area where the destructive blaze first started,
Four lawsuits have been filed against Southern California Edison, alleging the company's negligence in the Eaton fire during a severe windstorm. The f
Locals are accusing Southern California Edison of accidentally starting the Eaton Fire. KTLA's Annie Rose Ramos interviewed David Eisenhauer with SCE on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.