The Southern California Edison company (SCE) announced a new round of payments to more than 1,200 residents who claimed damages as a result of the Eaton Fire through the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program.
SCE is accused of causing the Eaton firedue to an alleged failure in its facilities, on the afternoon of January 7, 2025 in the Altadena area, in Los Angeles.
“Each payment represents a step forward for someone after the Eaton Fire“said Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison Global, SCE’s parent company, in a statement.
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“We remain focused on advance claims in the most efficient manner and considered possible, recognizing the importance of timely support for recovery,” Pizarro added.
Payments to more than 250 residents in one week
According to SCE, Payments were made to more than 250 residents last week alone who filed claims for damage they suffered to their properties as a result of the 2025 conflagration.
SCE reported that, As of May 21, 2026, it has received around 3,400 complaintsinvolving approximately 10,200 people, trusts and legal entities.
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The electric service company mentioned that submitted more than 1,750 offers to some 4,300 claimantswhich adds up to a total of almost $600 million dollars.
SCE said that The round of payments for the more than 1,200 claimants represents a total of $175 million dollarsan amount that may increase with the cases that are still in process.
Program created for quick compensations
The Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program was created by the SCE to offer compensation with similar settlement values for claims in past wildfire lawsuits, with more simplified and faster processes than a lawsuit.
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The initiative covers the claims from owners and tenants for the full or partial loss of homes or commercial premisesbusiness interruption, damage not directly caused by the fire (such as smoke, soot or ash), physical injuries and loss of life.
According to the company, Offers are delivered within 90 days upon the submission of a duly documented and substantially complete claim. He mentioned that more than 70% of the offers have been accepted and that there are more pending resolution.
When all the conditions stipulated in the settlement agreement are met, SCE said payments are made within 30 daysand that many offers and payments are processed in a fraction of that time.
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Southern California Edison said the program is voluntary and that will be available until November 30, 2026.
How to file a claim
To file a claim and access detailed guidanceavailable in English and Spanish, visit the program website at this link.
If you are interested in receiving Personalized assistance in multiple languages, you can call 888-912-8528. In addition, in-person appointments are available to guide claimants about the requirements and thus provide them with assistance in starting the process.
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The company encourages those who need help to follow up on an existing claim, get a status update, or receive assistance filing a new claim, to contact the specialized support team at 888-912-8528.
Keep reading:
· SCE sued for negligence in California wildfires
· SoCal Edison fined $2.2 million for 2022 Riverside fire
· Eaton Fire: Pasadena School District Sues SoCal Edison
