Environmental & Energy
Jun. 9, 2023
Federal government sues Edison over Creek fire
The Creek fire broke out in the northern Los Angeles area in December 2017 and burned over 15,000 acres of land. The government’s complaint said the wildfire started when power lines and other electrical equipment owned, maintained, and operated by Southern California Edison ignited dry vegetation.
The federal government accused Southern California Edison of failing to properly inspect and maintain its equipment leading up to a 2017 wildfire within the Angeles National Forest. The government is asking for more than $40 million in damages.
“Our thoughts remain with the people affected by the Creek fire, and we will review the case and discuss it during court proceedings,” Jeff Monford, a spokesman for Southern California Edison, said ...
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