Wildfire survivors challenge utility group

A group representing California wildfire survivors, funded by major utility companies, is lobbying for legislation that shifts wildfire costs away from utilities and onto victims, policyholders, and taxpayers. The campaign has faced criticism from survivor organizations and lawmakers for attempting to limit victim compensation and obscure utility responsibility for fires such as the Eaton fire, which was caused by an idle transmission line owned by Southern California Edison. Despite billions in damages, Edison reported record profits and executive pay increases last year, while efforts continue to hold utilities accountable for fire-related damages.

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