Southern California Edison said on Wednesday it would pay several million dollars each to families who lost loved ones in the January wildfires that scorched 14,000 acres in greater Los Angeles and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses.
The utility, owned by Edison International, said eligible individuals and businesses can now submit claims to receive payments and resolutions that include loss of life and property related to the Eaton Fire through its Wildlife Recovery Compensation Program.
The Eaton fire ripped through southern California in January 2025, killing 19 people and destroying more than 9,400 single-family