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Families Sue SoCal Edison, Alleging ‘Negligence’ as Fairview Fire Investigation Continues

October 21, 2022
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Southern California Edison (SCE), the primary electricity supply company in the region, is facing another lawsuit from families affected by the Fairview Fire last month in Riverside County, alleging the utility’s “negligence” sparked the fire. The blaze—which burned over 28,000 acres—broke out Sept. 5 in Hemet during a severe heatwave, killing two and forcing thousands…

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Southern California Fire Burns 38 Structures, at 53 Percent Containment

September 12, 2022
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After eight days of the Fairview Fire sweeping through Southern California’s desert communities, firefighters said the fire is now at 53 percent containment as of the afternoon of Sept. 12, with more than 28,300 acres burned. More than 1,100 structures were threatened, 36 were destroyed, and 6 were damaged. The fire—which broke out on Labor Day—began…

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Southern California Fire Burns Down 36 Structures, at 53 Percent Containment

September 12, 2022
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After eight days of the Fairview Fire sweeping through Southern California’s desert communities, firefighters said the fire is now at 53 percent containment as of the afternoon of Sept. 12, with more than 28,300 acres burned. More than 1,100 structures were threatened, 36 were destroyed, and 6 were damaged. The fire—which broke out on Labor Day—began…

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Southern California Fire Burns 27,000 Acres, Under Extreme Weather Warning

September 9, 2022
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The Fairview fire, which began on Labor Day and resulted in two fatalities, jumped Sept. 9 to over 27,000 acres and is at 5 percent containment in Hemet, California. Eleven structures have been destroyed—including residential or commercial—three structures were damaged, one person was injured, and the two deceased were reportedly fleeing from the fire and…

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