Edison International Provides Update on Southern California Wildfires and Power Outages

Southern California Edison (SCE) reports widespread power outages. Wildfires and severe windstorms caused the outages. As of 4 p.m. PST on January 8, 2025, 413,639 SCE customers lost power. 183,186 customers were affected by Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). 230,453 outages resulted from the windstorm. 453,872 customers are under PSPS watch. Power restoration may take several days. Dangerous conditions persist.

Severe Wildfires in SCE Service Area and Surrounding Areas

The Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst fires are of concern. The Palisades Fire is outside SCE’s service area. The Eaton and Hurst fires impacted SCE’s networks. The Eaton Fire started in SCE’s service area. Transmission lines were affected. SCE de-energized distribution lines as part of PSPS. This prevented fire-related risks. The Hurst Fire occurred near SCE transmission facilities. SCE reviews the event.

SCE’s Efforts to Ensure Public Safety and Power Restoration

Safety is SCE’s top priority. The company thanks firefighters and public safety personnel. SCE collaborates with regional utilities through mutual assistance. This program aids during emergencies. Hazardous conditions persist into the weekend. Recovery efforts may prolong.

Reviewing PSPS Protocol and Ongoing Weather Threats

SCE reviews its PSPS program and response to the fires. The company de-energized areas as part of its preventive strategy. SCE monitors the situation. Power restoration occurs when conditions are safe. Full restoration may take several days. This depends on weather and fire damage.