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Southern California Edison, Eaton Fire

California utility creates compensation program for victims of January’s deadly Eaton Fire near LA
Southern California Edison has announced it will create a program to compensate victims of January’s devastating Eaton Fire near Los Angeles.
Edison's plan to pay Eaton fire victims could mean less litigation, less compensation
Supporters say victims could get paid more quickly through Edison's plan, but lawyers say they might get shortchanged
Southern California Edison says it will create an Eaton Fire ‘compensation program.’ Survivors are skeptical
The Eaton Fire’s cause is still under investigation, but Southern California Edison is planning to launch a fund to compensate those affected. Survivors say the utility is trying to “buy us off.”
Edison Utility Company Creates Fund for Eaton Fire Victims
California officials have not yet determined whether Southern California Edison caused the fire, which killed 17 people and destroyed thousands of properties.
SoCal Edison to create compensation program for Eaton Fire victims
Southern California Edison announced a compensation program for Eaton Fire victims on Wednesday. The utilities company will launch the voluntary program in the fall. It will provide direct payments for commercial property loss,
Southern California Edison announces compensation fund for victims of Palisades and Eaton fires
Southern California Edison said it would compensate victims of the devastating LA fires even without any formal finding it was at fault for the disaster.
Edison Offers Compensation to Eaton Fire Victims
Southern California Edison plans a compensation program for Eaton Fire victims, aiming to expedite payments and avoid litigation. The program, starting this fall, will cover property loss, injuries, and fatalities.

They are still discovering bodies in Altadena 6 months after fire. Are there other victims?

It took more than six months to confirm what officials hope will be the final death from L.A. County's January firestorm.

Eaton Fire death toll rises to 31 after human remains found in Altadena

With the new findings, the death toll for the Eaton Fire rose to 19, bringing the total of deaths from the January fires to ...
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Rather than rebuild, some homeowners are relocating existing houses to Eaton Fire zone

Rather than rebuild, some homeowners have decided to relocate existing houses to now-empty lots in the Eaton Fire zone.

Eaton Fire Could Drain California’s $21 Billion Wildfire Fund If Local Utility Is Found Guilty of Sparking Inferno

California officials are concerned the state's wildfire fund could be drained if utilities begin tapping it to cover ...
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Morro Bay organization donates over $6k to help rebuild Altadena Senior Center

The money was raised during an art and jewelry night fundraiser earlier this summer, hosted by the City of Morro Bay and ...

Eaton fire could wipe out California’s $21-billion wildfire fund, documents show

California officials overseeing the $21 billion fund that was expected to protect utilities and their customers from the cost ...
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LA County using AI to speed up rebuilding after Eaton Fire

LA County is leaning into into artificial intelligence to expedite the process of issuing rebuilding permit after the Eaton ...
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Altadena residents unite to rebuild dozens of Eaton Fire-damaged homes faster and cheaper

The La Viña neighborhood in Altadena is bouncing back after the devastating Eaton Fire thanks to a determined neighbor who's been a driving force behind rebuilding homes. Longtime resident Pauline ...

A Times investigation: As west Altadena burned, L.A. County fire trucks stayed elsewhere

Vehicle locator data obtained by The Times show that most L.A. County fire trucks didn’t shift into west Altadena until long ...