LA County mounts lawsuit against Southern California Edison for Eaton Fire

Published March 6, 2025 9:25am ET



Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit against electricity company Southern California Edison, alleging its equipment started the Eaton Fire in January.

The Eaton Fire was active for 24 days, burned over 14,000 acres, damaged over 9,400 structures, and resulted in 17 deaths. Some 10,000 residents were displaced as they evacuated the fire’s path of destruction.

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