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SCE to pay millions to Eaton Fire victims after fire sparked by its equipment killed 19.
Southern California Edison announced on October 29, 2025, that it will pay millions in compensation to victims of the January 2025 Eaton Fire, which killed 19 people and destroyed over 9,000 structures.
The utility’s voluntary compensation program offers fast payouts, including $5 million per deceased person and increased payments for children, with claims resolved in 90 days.
The fire, likely sparked by one of SCE’s idled transmission lines during extreme winds, is classified as a covered wildfire, unlocking $1 billion in self-insurance and access to California’s $22 billion Wildfire Insurance Fund.
Multiple lawsuits, including one by the NAACP, allege SCE failed to maintain aging infrastructure in a high-risk area.
The company is also facing a federal lawsuit over alleged negligence.
While FEMA and charities provided initial aid, most large-scale recovery programs have ended, leaving the compensation program and ongoing legal actions as key pathways for recovery.
SCE pagará millones a las víctimas del incendio de Eaton después de que un incendio provocado por su equipo mató a 19 personas.