"Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Justice filed two lawsuits against Edison, alleging that faulty power infrastructure operated by the company ignited the deadly Eaton Fire. The DOJ accused the utility of negligence, as it "failed to properly maintain its power and transmission lines and infrastructure in the area where the Eaton Fire ignited," according to a Sept. 4 news release."
"The Eaton Fire, which erupted on Jan. 7 in the San Gabriel Mountains, burned through 14,021 acres for 24 days and destroyed more than 9,000 structures. According to Cal Fire, at least 18 people died from the wildfire. (However, a new study published on Aug. 6 in JAMA estimates that 440 deaths occurred during the Los Angeles fires, including the Eaton Fire.)"
Nine months after the Eaton Fire, Southern California Edison announced a Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program to provide tens of thousands of dollars to individuals and businesses affected by the blaze. The U.S. Department of Justice filed two lawsuits accusing Edison of negligence and alleging faulty power infrastructure ignited the Eaton Fire, saying the utility "failed to properly maintain its power and transmission lines and infrastructure in the area where the Eaton Fire ignited." The Eaton Fire burned 14,021 acres, destroyed more than 9,000 structures, and was linked to at least 18 reported deaths; a JAMA study estimated 440 deaths across Los Angeles fires. Edison stated the program is not an admission of legal liability and that investigations remain ongoing.
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