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SCE Sued Over Negligence in Devastating Eaton Fire

1/17/2026

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  • 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.