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Story summary
- Southern California Edison (SCE) filed lawsuits against Los Angeles County and local water agencies, alleging their failures contributed to the Eaton Fire in January 2025 that killed 19 people and destroyed over 9,400 structures.
- SoCalGas (Southern California Gas Company) is accused of delaying gas shutoffs that exacerbated the fire.
- The fires reveal systemic issues in California wildfire management, prompting experts to call for urgent reforms to prevention and response strategies.
