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Relief Offered From SCE to Community Members Impacted by Eaton Fire Exceeds $500 Million

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EIX The article discusses Southern California Edison (a subsidiary of Edison International) offering over $500 million in compensation for the Eaton Fire. While this represents a significant financial outlay, it is presented as a commitment to community support and a streamlined process compared to litigation. The sentiment is neutral as it's a factual report on compensation rather than a direct impact on the company's future performance or stock price.

Relief Offered From SCE to Community Members Impacted by Eaton Fire Exceeds $500 Million ROSEMEAD, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE)--Southern California Edison today announced that more than $500 million has been offered to community members directly impacted by the Eaton Fire through its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program. In the program’s first six months, more than 1,500 offers have been extended to almost 3,800 claimants.

“Passing $500 million in offers reflects both the scale of need and our commitment to respond with urgency,” said Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International, SCE’s parent company. “For those still considering their options, filing a claim to receive a no-obligation offer keeps all paths open. We will keep working to extend offers, process payments and support community members as Altadena continues its recovery.”

As of April 29, 2026:

Fast Offers and Payments

The Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program is designed to offer compensation in line with settlement values for similar claims in past wildfire lawsuits, with a more streamlined and faster approach than litigation.

Filing a claim does not waive a claimant’s rights. Receiving an offer does not waive rights either. Any path to compensation — whether through SCE’s program, mediation or litigation — typically ends with a settlement agreement to release all past and future claims, unless compensation is awarded through a final judgment. The key difference is timing. Historically, litigation related to wildfires has been a multiyear process before reaching resolution.

The program is voluntary and available through Nov. 30, 2026.

Get Started

Upcoming Community Meeting on May 9

Join SCE for a community meeting focused on rebuilding efforts in the Altadena area following the Eaton Fire. The meeting will take place on Sat., May 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Pasadena High School, with both in‑person and virtual attendance options available. SCE experts will share updates on rebuilding plans and be available for one‑on‑one conversations to help answer questions. To register and submit a question in advance, click here.

About Southern California Edison

An Edison International (NYSE: EIX) company, Southern California Edison is one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, serving a population of approximately 15 million via 5 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within Central, Coastal and Southern California.