BREAKING: CAL FIRE Concludes That Edison (SCE) Caused Eaton Fire; Corey Gibbs Fire Lawyers Are Filing Legal Claims on Behalf of Survivors, for Compensation

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On August 4, 2026, CAL FIRE and the Los Angeles County Fire Department publicly released their joint investigation report, concluding that the “Eaton Fire was sparked by an electrical event at the Southern California Edison (SCE) Transmission Towers.”

“Edison prioritized profits over safety, and we are committed to helping survivors pursue their legal rights and hold Edison accountable.”

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Corey Gibbs Fire Lawyers have filed hundreds of lawsuits on behalf of Eaton Fire survivors across the affected communities and are still accepting new cases to help survivors recover and rebuild their lives—the evidence against SCE is now stronger than ever. Call or email for a free, no-obligation case review: 626-507-9490; lafires@classlawgroup.com.

“Any questions about who was responsible for the Eaton Fire have now been unequivocally answered: the damage that Edison’s negligence has caused to the community has been profound and life-changing,” said Eaton Fire Lawyer Amanda Riddle. “Edison prioritized profits over safety, and we are committed to helping survivors pursue their legal rights and hold Edison accountable.”

Key Deadline for Eaton Fire Claims: January 7, 2027

Why The Deadline Matters

Survivors should not wait to take action. The deadline to file a lawsuit against Southern California Edison for a subset of claims is January 7, 2027. Once the deadline passes, survivors may lose the right to file a lawsuit entirely or lose the right to pursue certain claims. Preparing a case takes time, so the earlier you reach out, the stronger your position.

Survivors May Qualify for an Eaton Fire Lawsuit if They Are:

• A homeowner whose home was damaged or destroyed;
• A renter who lost housing or personal property;
• A business owner affected by the fire.

Free Case Reviews (Virtual or In-Person):

Our legal team will listen to your story, answer questions, and inform you of your legal rights over the phone, video, or in-person at our Pasadena office. Our team is trauma-informed, and we have members who speak Spanish, English, Arabic, and French.

We also offer Eaton Fire Town Halls where members of the community can gather, share their experiences, and learn their legal rights. Register for our August 16, 2026 town hall here.

Why Eaton Fire Survivors Trust Corey Gibbs Fire Lawyers:

• 6,300+ survivors of utility-caused fires and explosions represented across California and $1.5B+ recovered on their behalf;
• Our lead counsel, Amanda Riddle, was appointed by Judge Laura Seigle as liaison counsel — one of three attorneys leading the individual plaintiffs in the Eaton Fire litigation;
• Amanda helped negotiate the $13.5B PG&E settlement after the 2017 North Bay and 2018 Camp Fires;
• Courts across California have appointed our attorneys to lead the cases against utility companies;
• Judges trust us to represent the best interests of fire and disaster survivors.

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