Eaton, California

Judge orders Southern California Edison to preserve evidence and equipment in Eaton fire
A judge on Tuesday approved a temporary restraining order for Southern California Edison to preserve data and equipment related to the area where the Eaton fire started.
Southern California Edison accused in lawsuits of failing to prevent Eaton Fire
Two lawsuits filed Monday against Southern California Edison allege the utility failed to de-energize its power equipment and clear brush where a blaze sparked near Pasadena, one in a cascade of wildfires currently burning in the Los Angeles area,
Judge orders California utility to preserve evidence in Eaton fire as lawsuits pile up
Attorneys suing Southern California Edison alleged that the company had purposely destroyed equipment and evidence in past cases that challenged whether they were at fault in sparking fires.
Officials investigating whether Southern California Edison equipment ignited Hurst fire
Investigators are looking into whether downed Southern California Edison equipment ignited the Hurst fire near Sylmar, officials said.
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.
Local Real Estate Agent Sues Southern California Edison for Starting the Eaton Fire
On January 20, 2025, a real estate agent from Altadena, California filed a lawsuit (Case No. 25STCV01553, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court) against Southern California Edison (SCE) for damages she sustained
SoCal Edison ordered to preserve evidence related to Eaton Fire
A judge has ordered Southern California Edison to preserve data, equipment and evidence related to the Eaton Fire. Attorneys for SCE opposed the order.
Fire agencies to probe potential Southern California Edison link to Hurst Fire
Southern California Edison said fire agencies are investigating whether electrical equipment was involved in the ignition of ...
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Thousands ordered to evacuate as new wildfire threatens Southern California homes
Several lawsuits have been filed by people who lost their homes in the Eaton Fire, alleging Southern California Edison’s equipment sparked the blaze. On Tuesday, a judge overseeing one of the ...
Southern California mountain communities frustrated over power outages with snow on the way
With snow forecasted for the San Bernardino Mountains this weekend, residents who have gone for days or weeks without power are frustrated and concerned, especially as winter weather arrives. To ...
Southern California Edison parent's stock falls amid investigation, lawsuit over alleged role in LA wildfires
Edison International (EIX) — the parent company of the utility Southern California Edison (SCE) — saw its stock drop more ...
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Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with rain on the horizon
Southern California Edison preemptively shut off power to more than 60,000 customers in five counties to prevent new fires from being sparked by winds toppling electrical equipment; electricity ...
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How Southern California firefighters are preparing for more dangerous Santa Ana winds
As a precaution, Southern California Edison has also alerted almost 173,000 customers that the power could be preemptively shut off under emergency conditions across the region, said Gabriela ...
California power company says encampment found near area where Eaton fire started; critics doubt it sparked fire
Facing growing scrutiny over whether one of its transmission towers sparked the Eaton fire, Southern California Edison this ...
Families of L.A. wildfire victims file wrongful death lawsuits against SoCal Edison
The families of victims who died in the L.A. wildfires have filed wrongful death lawsuits against Southern California Edison alleging they failed to turn off utilities and properly inspect equipment ...