US accuses Southern California Edison in lawsuit of igniting Eaton, Fairview wildfires

The US government filed two lawsuits against Southern California Edison on Thursday, blaming the utility’s equipment for sparking two wildfires, including the Eaton Fire in January that damaged National Forest System lands.

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CNNLean Left· Sep 4, 2025

US accuses Southern California Edison in lawsuit of igniting Eaton, Fairview wildfires

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Feds Sue SoCal Edison Over Wildfire Negligence

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ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· Sep 4, 2025

DOJ files multimillion-dollar lawsuits against SoCal Edison over deadly Eaton and Fairview fires

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DOJ sues utility over Southern California fires

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US suing SoCal Edison for negligence over Eaton and Fairview fires

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The GuardianLean Left· Sep 4, 2025

US government files $77m suit against Southern California Edison over wildfire damage

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