wildfires

SCE Wildfire Fund to Pay Millions, Fast-Track Death Claims

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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 … Read more

Industry Groups Applaud Bill to Treat Forests, Mitigate Wildfire Risk

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Insurance industry trades praised a Senate committee for the passage this week of the Fix Our Forests Act, a measure to address high-risk wildfire regions. “The risk of wildfire can no longer be ignored or underestimated. We need action to start addressing it, and the Fix Our Forests Act is a vital step in doing … Read more