California Utility Settles $80 Million Lawsuit Over 2017 Thomas Fire 🔥
Channel: News Scope
Date: 2024-02-28

Southern California Edison Settles $80 Million Claims Over 2017 Thomas Fire
In this Video , we delve into the recent settlement reached by Southern California Edison, amounting to $80 million, to resolve claims related to the 2017 Thomas Fire, California's largest modern wildfire. The lawsuit alleged that the utility's power lines sparked the devastating fire, which burned 280,000 acres, resulted in two fatalities, and destroyed 1,000 structures. Despite the settlement, Southern California Edison does not admit wrongdoing or fault. The Thomas Fire's impact on National Forest System land and the costs incurred in fighting the fire are also discussed. Join us as we explore the details of this significant settlement and its implications for wildfire prevention and community safet

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00:00:00 - Southern California Edison Settlement
00:00:32 - Impact of Thomas Fire
00:00:54 - California Wildfire Rankings

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"Southern California Edison to pay $80 million settling claims over 2017 Thomas Fire, California's largest modern wildfire." (00:00:00-00:00:10)

"The settlement, finalized on Friday, requires Southern California Edison to pay $80 million without admitting wrongdoing or fault." (00:00:21-00:00:31)

"The Thomas Fire burned more than 150,000 acres of National Forest System land, adding to the extensive costs of fighting the fire and the damage to public lands." (00:00:32-00:00:43)

"The settlement provides significant compensation to taxpayers and is seen as a reasonable resolution." (00:00:43-00:00:54)

"The utility aims to protect communities from future wildfire risks." (00:00:43-00:00:54)

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