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3 weeks agoEaton Fire Could Drain California's $21 Billion Wildfire Fund If Local Utility Is Found Guilty of Sparking Inferno
"If the investigation into the cause of the wildfire, which is currently ongoing, finds SCE liable, the resulting claims may be substantial enough to fully exhaust the Fund," officials who administer the fund wrote in a draft of the annual report.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month agoAI tools are helping survivors of deadly California wildfires with insurance problems
We've collected more than 400 firsthand accounts of delays, denials and underpayments from insurance companies. Certain tactics have revealed themselves. One of them is constantly rotating adjusters.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month agoAltadena residents are reluctant to sue L.A. County over botched evacuations. Here's why
Many residents of west Altadena feel victimized twice by the January firestorm as massive destruction occurred and delayed evacuation alerts exacerbated the situation, resulting in 17 deaths. They believe that this delay was crucial in the tragedy that unfolded in their community. Despite the outrage surrounding the delayed alerts, including an ongoing investigation into county officials, no lawsuits have been filed against the county. Residents considered legal actions against the county; however, worries about jeopardizing settlements with Southern California Edison, which they are already suing, caused many to abandon their claim.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month agoHow Wall Street hedge funds are gambling millions on Eaton fire insurance claims
Hedge funds are buying insurance claims linked to the Eaton fire, raising concerns among California officials about profit motives from disaster.
The practice of acquiring subrogation claims by hedge funds post-disaster alarms state officials.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months agoLimo company accused of scamming nonprofit, standing up Eaton fire survivors before prom
Alice's Kids is outraged and heartbroken over the failure of Shawn Lasley, owner of Wize Guy Entertainment, to provide limousine services - for which he was paid $4,320 - services meant to give 24 deserving high school students affected by the Eaton wildfires a special and memorable prom night.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 months agoPools inside the Altadena burn zone are becoming breeding grounds for mosquitoes
Cleanup efforts following the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires are underway, but an ongoing concern is swimming pools in the two burn zones, many of which contain stagnant water that has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes that can carry diseases.
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fromKqed
3 months agoAn Altadena Church Fights to Rebuild; Stories From Catalina Island | KQED
The Eaton Fire destroyed many worship places, posing challenges for faith communities in rebuilding and maintaining congregation unity.
Suzy Degazon's inspiring transformation highlights resilience against adversity, exemplifying the power of determination and hope in personal recovery.
Conservation efforts on Catalina Island focus on protecting native plants threatened by invasive species, showcasing the importance of biodiversity.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months agoEdison electric tower at center of Eaton fire investigation is dismantled and removed for testing
An idle Southern California Edison transmission tower was dismantled, removed and flown away via helicopter Wednesday so it could be tested to determine what, if any, role it played in igniting the devastating Eaton fire.
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