Coverage dated July 7, 2023

Southern California Edison and two other entities agree to $22 million settlement over 2016 Rey Fire | News Channel 3-12

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The U. S. Department of Justice announced a $22 million settlement today with Southern California Edison (SCE), Utility Tree Service (UTS), and Frontier Communications Holdings LLC to resolve claims linked to the Rey Fire in August of 2016.

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KEYT Santa Barbara
Southern California Edison and two other entities agree to $22 million settlement over 2016 Rey Fire | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Jul 7, 2023
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
The U. S. Department of Justice announced a $22 million settlement today with Southern California Edison (SCE), Utility Tree Service (UTS), and Frontier Communications Holdings LLC to resolve claims linked to the Rey Fire in August of 2016.
KTLA Los Angeles
SoCal Edison, Frontier pay $22M to settle lawsuit for role in 2016 Rey Fire (opens KTLA Los Angeles)
Published Jul 7, 2023
KTLA Los Angeles's feed description
One of California’s largest power utilities, a major telecom corporation and a vegetation management company have paid millions to settle claims related to a major wildfire in Santa Barbara C…
Nooz Hawk
SCE, Frontier Pay $22 Million Settlement for Rey Fire in Santa Barbara Backcountry | Local News (opens Nooz Hawk)
Published Jul 7, 2023
Nooz Hawk's feed description
Southern California Edison Co. and other utilities have paid a $22 million settlement to the federal government related to the Rey Fire that burned 36,202
The Santa Barbara Independent
Edison, Frontier Settle for $22 Million in Rey Fire Litigation (opens The Santa Barbara Independent)
Published Jul 7, 2023
The Santa Barbara Independent's feed description
U.S. claims tree on power and communications lines sparked 32,000-acre blaze in Santa Barbara County in 2016.
Los Angeles Times
Southern California Edison, other companies pay $22-million settlement for roles in Rey fire (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jul 7, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
The Rey fire broke out Aug. 18, 2016, when a tree fell onto power lines and communication lines owned by Southern California Edison and Frontier, the U.S. Department of Justice said.