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Story summary
- Southern California Edison (SCE) filed lawsuits against Los Angeles County, water agencies, and SoCalGas, alleging negligence contributed to the Eaton fire in January 2025.
- The Eaton fire in Altadena killed 19 people and destroyed over 9,400 structures.
- SCE says its equipment likely sparked the blaze.
- Emergency-response delays, including evacuation alerts, worsened the disaster.
- SCE faces nearly 1,000 lawsuits from affected residents and businesses seeking damages.
