Allstate says California wildfires to bring company $1.1 billion in losses
Allstate said the wildfires blazed through Southern California last month will bring the insurance company a sizable loss – $1.1 billion.
California utility company says its equipment may have sparked a Los Angeles-area wildfire
California utility company Southern California Edison on Thursday said its equipment “may be associated with” the ignition of the Hurst Fire, which burned alongside the Eaton and Palisades fires during January’s Los Angeles firestorms.
California Homeowners Could Get Payouts if Utility Company Started Fires
Southern California Edison's potential liability for the Eaton fire could lead to significant compensation for affected homeowners.
California utility equipment linked to wildfire investigation
Southern California Edison disclosed that its equipment might have sparked the Hurst Fire, which erupted during January’s deadly LA firestorm, the Associated Press reports. The Hurst Fire burned 1.25 square miles but caused no fatalities or structural damage.
Southern California Edison Probing Possible Link to Los Angeles Fires
Southern California Edison (SCE), a subsidiary of Edison International, said on Thursday that it was probing whether its equipment was associated with the ignition of two Los Angeles-area wildfires this year.
Southern California Edison's equipment may have started major wildfire: CEO
Southern California Edison is looking into whether its equipment is tied to the Eaton and Hurst Fires, its parent company said, though the cause has not been officially determined.
Southern California Edison equipment may have caused Hurst fire in Sylmar, report says
The utility company said its equipment may have caused the fire but that an investigation is continuing and that they are cooperating with authorities.
Southern California Edison found irregularity weeks later with power lines near Eaton fire origin
The utility has noted multiple irregularities, but maintains there is no evidence its equipment sparked the destructive Eaton ...
Palisades, Eaton fires in Southern California 100% contained, officials say
The Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire that burned thousands of acres in the Los Angeles area have been 100% contained, fire ...
House committee asks whether California policies are to blame for wildfires
GOP leaders claim overregulation contribute to devastating fires. Democrats point to climate change as a factor.
Shasta County seeks state and federal aid for wildfire prevention
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors has reached out to both Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump, urging them ...
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Southern California fire containment: Rain brings help to LA, Border 2 Fire continues
Rain brought much needed aid to the Los Angeles firefight, moving the fires surrounding the city closer to containment.
After brutal fire season, California lawmakers call for seasonal firefighters to be employed year-round
State legislators are calling to extend Cal Fire's staffing to a year-round system, switching some roles from nine-month ...
Newsom flies to D.C. seeking wildfire relief after CA passes his ‘Trump-proofing’ bills
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is visiting President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. to seek wildfire relief funding just ...
Sen. Alex Padilla to propose a national Wildfire Intelligence Center
The center would serve as a hub for comprehensive information gathering and pave the way for better coordination when it ...