SCE Extends More Than $1 Billion in Compensation Offers to Community Members Impacted by the Eaton Fire
Business Wire•01/10/2026•13:49 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤SCE (EIX) compensation offers exceed $1 billion for Eaton Fire claims
- ➤Nearly 7,200 claimants received offers totaling more than $1 billion
- ➤More than 3,850 claimants paid over $535 million through the program
- ➤Nearly 80% of offers accepted; about 2% declined
- ➤Claims must be submitted by Nov. 30, 2026, to preserve program options
Expert Statements
Pedro J. Pizarro, President and CEO of Edison International
“Meaningful relief is reaching thousands of people as they move forward with their recovery.”
Pedro J. Pizarro, President and CEO of Edison International
“The program is designed to provide a fair and fast path to compensation, and we remain committed to helping community members understand their options.”
Mary Bloebaum, Pasadena homeowner
“I didn’t think I qualified. When I got my check, I was quite shocked. I’m very grateful because it has allowed me to get back to normalcy.”
Wylda Cottrell, Altadena resident
“When I got the letter of compensation, I look at it, I turn around, I look at it again, and I think, ‘This is real, I’ll go ahead and agree.’ It is enough to help me with the rebuild, appliances, furniture — anything that I may end up needing.”
Mary Jo Peterson, Longtime Altadena resident
“This settlement has allowed me to be at the home that is to be my forever home.”
SCE Extends More Than $1 Billion in Compensation Offers to Community Members Impacted by the Eaton Fire
More than 15,300 individuals, families and businesses have turned directly to SCE to seek compensation from the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program.
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