Sunday, December 21, 2025

So Cal Edison Announces First Payments Issued by Eaton Fire Compensation Program

Southern California Edison said the first payment in its Wildfire Recovery was made last week, 45 days after the program’s launch on October 29. The program provides compensation to community members directly impacted by the Eaton Fire.

SCE reported that more than 1,500 claims have been submitted. As of Dec. 15, the company listed 1,551 total claims; 3,293 claimants and household members involved; 27 offers extended; and one payment made.

Twenty percent of claims were submitted by plaintiffs’ attorneys, according to SCE.

The three most common loss types were non-burn damage (43%), total loss (40%) and partial loss (5%).

“We are grateful to community partners — neighbors, local organizations and first responders – for their tireless efforts to support recovery,” said Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International, SCE’s parent company. “We committed to helping quickly, too, delivering offers within 90 days and payments within 30 days. Today, we’re making good on that promise in a fraction of the time, providing much-needed payments when the community needs it most.”

The company said that on average, it takes about 90 minutes to complete the claim form, and participation in the program is completely voluntary. Claims can be submitted until Nov. 30, 2026.

SCE said it remains focused on processing claims quickly — within 90 days of being substantially complete — offering resources online, by phone and in person, and delivering fair resolutions and fast payments within 30 days after all conditions have been satisfied.

Before starting a claim, SCE directed participants to review the following:

• View the FAQ
• Explore Sample Offers for Owners and Tenants
• See Latest Updates
• Start a Claim