Moody's Says LA Fire May Pose Risk to Southern California Edison
NEW YORK (Reuters) - 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, Moody's Ratings said in a report on Thursday.
Family of Eaton fire victim sues Southern California Edison for wrongful death
The family of an Eaton fire victim is suing Southern California Edison for wrongful death, alleging that the utility company's negligence is to blame for the devastating blaze that killed 59-year-old Evelyn McClendon.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against SoCal Edison over Eaton Fire: 'Her life mattered'
ALTADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Southern California Edison over the Eaton Fire. The suit was announced Wednesday on behalf of Evelyn McClendon's family. The Altadena woman is one of at least 16 people who lost their lives in the fire that erupted Jan. 7.
Victims File Lawsuits Accusing Southern California Edison of Negligence in Deadly Eaton Fire
SCE faces lawsuits for alleged negligence contributing to the Eaton Fire's ignition, which caused destruction and fatalities.
Southern California Edison accused in lawsuits of failing to prevent Eaton Fire
The complaints allege the utility failed to de-energize its power lines, which allowed the electrical equipment to spark the massive blaze near Pasadena on Jan. 7.
Eaton Fire Victims Sue Southern California Edison
Altadena residents said in separate lawsuits that the utility’s electrical equipment had sparked the fire, which grew to consume 14,000 acres.
SoCal Edison faces lawsuits in wake of Eaton Fire
The lawsuits claim SoCal Edison did not shut off power to its electrical equipment despite warnings of high winds and fire danger. SoCal Edison says it is reviewing circuits and transmission lines in the Eaton Canyon area,
SoCal Edison facing lawsuits over deadly Eaton Fire
Attorneys are suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility company's negligence caused the deadly Eaton and Palisades fires.
State regulators approve Edison's wildfire prevention plan despite concerns
The California Public Utilities Commission voted to approve Southern California Edison's wildfire mitigation plan, ignoring ...
Southern California's winds weakening; at least 25 dead, 26 missing amid wildfires
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern ...
State auditor questions utility SoCal Edison's fire risk modeling
State utility regulators will vote Thursday on Southern California Edison's wildfire-mitigation plan, which safety auditors ...
California regulator approves SoCal Edison's 2025 wildfire plan update
Edison International (NYSE:EIX) shares closed little changed Thursday after the California Public Utilities Commission ...
Power cut for thousands in Southern California as dangerous fire weather returns
Southern California Edison shut off power for thousands of Ventura County residents Monday, seeking to limit the risk of ...
Altadena winds weren't strong enough to warrant Edison shutting off transmission lines, CEO asserts
It takes 60- to 80-mph winds for the company to shut down transmission lines. CEO Steve Powell said it didn't see winds that ...
Origins of California Wildfire Claimed in New Lawsuit
A doorstep video released by The Associated Press and others shows a fire at the base of a hilltop electrical pylon in ...