Locals are accusing Southern California Edison of accidentally starting the Eaton Fire. KTLA's Annie Rose Ramos interviewed David Eisenhauer with SCE on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.

Southern California Edison is being sued by residents and businesses impacted by the Eaton Fire, who allege the Los Angeles utility's equipment may have started the deadly blaze. The big picture: It's among multiple wildfires that have erupted across the L.

Southern California Edison said fire agencies are investigating whether electrical equipment was involved in the ignition of the Hurst Fire.

The family of an Eaton fire victim is suing Southern California Edison for wrongful death, alleging that the utility company's negligence is to blame for the devastating blaze that killed 59-year-old Evelyn McClendon.

SCE faces lawsuits for alleged negligence contributing to the Eaton Fire's ignition, which caused destruction and fatalities.

More than 10,000 Southern California Edison customers remained without power Saturday morning, Jan. 18 as the utility scrambled to fix equipment damaged by the recent high winds.

The commission approved wildfire prevention plans submitted by Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric and San Diego Gas & Electric on a 5-0 vote without comment. Commissioners rejected ...

Edison International (EIX) — the parent company of the utility Southern California Edison (SCE) — saw its stock drop more than 10% Monday. The decline follows an announcement from SCE Friday that it's being investigated by California fire authorities.

Altadena residents said in separate lawsuits that the utility’s electrical equipment had sparked the fire, which grew to consume 14,000 acres.

One of the largest electric utility companies in Southern California reported a downed line at a tower near the location where the Hurst Fire was first ignited.

The long-term implications are dire. Wildfires and storms are shaking utilities when demand on regional power grids is increasing exponentially. Regional planners fret Southern California Edison will be so consumed with wildfire liabilities that it will delay upgrades required to meet the surging demand for electricity.