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Southern California Edison pays $314 million to Eaton Fire victims

Southern California Edison faces lawsuits accusing it of starting the Eaton Fire and has proposed large compensation packages for victims.

Published Jul 17, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Southern California Edison has paid $314 million to victims of the Eaton Fire and has offered more than $750 million in compensation, according to reports. The utility is being sued for allegedly starting the devastating blaze.