Eaton Fire Residents May Lose Out with SCE New Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program

On Wed 7/23/25, the LA Times reported SCE will launch a Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program in fall 2025 for Eaton Fire victims, offering faster claims but not admitting liability yet. Critics warn payments may fall short and urge survivors to get legal advice. Many residents and business owners remain unaware of smoke and ash contamination in their standing structures, risking exclusion of testing and remediation costs from their claims. Read the article here.