Los Angeles wildfires spur initial round of lawsuits against utilities
As deadly wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles, allegations of blame are being made on behalf of victims.
Lawsuits blame SCE, LADWP for Eaton and Palisades fires
Los Angeles County Superior Court against Southern California Edison, blaming the utility for igniting the Eaton fire, which reduced areas of Altadena to rubble and caused 16 deaths. Both complaints allege the 14,
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3 lawsuits filed against SoCal Edison over Eaton Fire
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power says crews have restored power to all customers except those in the fire threat areas where authorities have requested they turn off power lines. They said this affects about 17,600 customers in Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Sylmar and Encino.
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Victims of Palisades Fire sue LADWP over water supply issues
A group of residents impacted by the Palisades Fire is suing the LADWP, alleging the city and its agency was unprepared.
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LADWP sued over mismanagement of water supplies amid LA fire
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power slammed by public for its lack of role in the containment of L.A fire.On Monday, a complaint was filed on behalf of residents affected by the southern California fire,
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PG&E Provides Assistance to Southern California Utilities in Response to Devastating Wildfires
On the ground, PG&E’s Safety and Infrastructure Protection Teams (SIPT) are working to protect critical electric infrastructure by clearing vegetation and treating utility
Utilities face increasing scrutiny in LA wildfires
As multiple wildfires devour tens of thousands of acres across Los Angeles in what is expected to be the most costly natural disaster in U.S. history, the area's electric utilities have come under increasing scrutiny.
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As multiple wildfires devour tens of thousands of acres across Los Angeles in what is expected to be the most costly natural disaster in U.S. history, the area's electric utilities have come under increasing scrutiny.
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New round of evacuation orders lifted as LA mayor names chief recovery officer
Three lawsuits were filed Monday against Southern California Edison, claiming the ... Jan 16, 2025, 2:14 PM GMT LADWP restores power to all customers except those in fire zones The Los Angeles ...
Power lines and wildfires: Experts say communities can be better protected, at a high cost
No official causes yet for LA fires, but utilities have a deadly history of sparking blazes. Cut the power and bury the lines, some experts say.
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LA fires live updates: Palisades investigators have gathered 150 leads, official says
At least 25 people have died as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds, rage across the Los Angeles area. Thousands of firefighters are battling wildfires across 45
Who will pay for LA fire damages? Complexities abound.
High voltage power lines? Arson? Embers from a minor blaze that smoldered and reignited days later? All of the above?