Southern California Edison accused in lawsuits of failing to prevent Eaton Fire

Main Idea: Southern California Edison is facing lawsuits that say it failed to prevent the Eaton Fire by not shutting off power and clearing dangerous brush before the blaze began.

Key Points:

• The suits were filed in Los Angeles County by people whose homes and property were destroyed in the fire.
• Plaintiffs allege Edison ignored warnings about strong Santa Ana winds and left electric equipment energized in the area.
• The company says the cause is still under investigation and denies that fire officials have linked its equipment to the blaze.
• The California Public Utilities Commission has received Edison’s early safety reports as investigators look into the fire and other recent wildfires.