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California's $21B Wildfire Fund Faces Existential Test As Edison Liability Looms: 'Claims May Be Substantial Enough To Fully Exhaust The Fund'

California's $21 billion wildfire insurance fund, created to protect ratepayers and keep investor-owned utilities solvent, could be on the verge of depletion if Southern California Edison, which is owned by Edison International (NYSE:EIX), is found liable for the devastating Eaton Fire in early 2025.

Benzinga

California utility creates fund for victims of January's deadly Eaton Fire near LA

Southern California Edison has announced it will create a fund to compensate victims of January’s devastating Eaton Fire near Los Angeles

The Independent UK

LA’s main utility to pay wildfire victims although cause of blaze undetermined

Southern California Edison announces program amid concerns state’s wildfire fund will not be able to cover losses

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Insurance claims from LA fires could ‘fully exhaust’ $21bn state fund

If regional utility is found responsible for January blaze, fund would pay claims and lawsuit settlements

The Guardian - US

Los Angeles County claims Southern California utility’s equipment started deadly Eaton Fire in new lawsuit

The cities of Pasadena and Sierra Madre are also filing similar suits against Southern California Edison

The Independent UK

Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility's equipment sparked wildfire

Los Angeles County says it is suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire, which destroyed more than 9,400 structures and killed 17 people in the Altadena area

The Independent UK

Southern California Utility Company Admits Equipment Likely Sparked Hurst Fire, Acknowledges Videos That Suggest It Caused Eaton Fire

On Thursday, Southern California Edison (SCE), the primary electric utility company for much of SoCal, said the Los Angeles Fire Department is investigating the cause of the Hurst Fire and believes its equipment caused the blaze.

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Southern California Edison Equipment Suspected In Los Angeles Fires

Southern California Edison faces scrutiny over potential role in recent Los Angeles wildfires.

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Los Angeles’ Palisades and Eaton wildfires are now fully contained

The blazes killed 29 people and are estimated to have caused more than $250bn in damages

The Guardian - US

California officials investigate utilities company in search for cause of fires

Firefighters believe Palisades fire started from small blaze that may have reignited due to hurricane-force winds

The Guardian - US

Lawsuit Alleges Utility Company Sparked Deadly Eaton Fire In California

Lawsuit alleges SCE's equipment caused the deadly Eaton Fire in California, with video evidence supporting the claim.

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New video shows start of deadly Eaton fire in Los Angeles, law firm claims

The Eaton fire and other recent Southern California wildfires resulted in the deaths of 29 people and the loss of thousands of structures

The Independent UK

Southern California Edison Fault Report In Eaton Fire Investigation

Southern California Edison's ongoing investigation into potential link between power line fault and Eaton Fire.

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California utility reports fault on power line miles away from origin of deadly Eaton fire

Southern California Edison has reported a Jan. 7 fault on a power line that was connected miles away from the lines located near the origin of the deadly Eaton Fire that sparked that day

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New Video Evidence Emerges In Eaton Fire Lawsuit

Video footage raises questions about SCE's role in the devastating Eaton Fire in LA.

The Guardian - US

New California fire spurs evacuations as residents endure dangerous winds

Hughes fire ignites north of Los Angeles late Wednesday morning as Eaton and Palisades fires burn for third week

Fortune

California faces more fire risk and strong winds but potential rain coming over the weekend

A small number of residents were allowed to return to the devastated Pacific Palisades and Altadena areas and firefighters quickly controlled small blazes that broke out.

The Independent UK

Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with potential rain on the horizon

Parched Southern California could get some badly needed rain this weekend to dampen the prospects of another round of killer wildfires

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Southern California Edison Under Scrutiny For Eaton Fire

Legal concerns arise over potential evidence destruction by SCE crews in the Eaton Fire investigation near Los Angeles.

The Independent UK

Attorneys for fire victim say utility may have destroyed evidence of what caused deadly LA-area fire

Attorneys for a woman who is among thousands who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire outside Los Angeles say Southern California Edison crews working to repair and restore power in the area may have destroyed evidence that could help determine what sparked the wildfire

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Southern California Edison CEO Defends Decision Amid Eaton Fire Investigation

Southern California Edison CEO addresses concerns over Eaton fire investigation and transmission line's role.

The Guardian - US

LA braces for more fire evacuations as experts warn of new ‘dangerous weather situation’

Region faces ‘extreme fire risk’ warnings and ‘significant risk of rapid fire spread’ as official death toll expected to rise

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Southern California Edison Sued For Alleged Role In LA Fires

Legal action against Southern California Edison over alleged involvement in devastating fires in Los Angeles prompts investigations and community impact.

The Independent UK

Lawsuit claims utility's equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire, but investigation still ongoing

A lawsuit filed against Southern California Edison claims the utility’s equipment sparked the deadly Eaton Fire burning just outside Los Angeles

Evening Standard

What sparked the LA wildfires? Investigators consider array of possibilities

While lightning, arson and utility lines are some of the most common causes of wildfires, climate change could also be to blame

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