# Edison International's SCE Program Logs Record Eaton Fire Claims Ahead of Nov. 30 Deadline

> Southern California Edison's Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program drew more than 5,550 Eaton Fire claims.

- Published: 2026-10-30T18:48:35+00:00
- Section: Legal & Disputes
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-30/edison-international-eaton-fire-claims-record
- Source: [Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261030234593/en/)

## Key takeaways

- Southern California Edison received more than 5,550 claims from nearly 17,000 individuals, trusts and legal entities through its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program as of October 30, 2026.
- Compensation offers total about $1.1 billion, nearly 80% have been accepted and more than $625 million has been paid to over 4,450 claimants.
- Claims must be submitted by November 30, 2026, and 41% of claims have come through attorneys or authorized representatives.

Southern California Edison has received more than 5,550 claims from nearly 17,000 individuals, trusts and legal entities through its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program for the Eaton Fire, with October drawing the highest number of submissions this year ahead of a November 30, 2026, deadline. The utility's parent, [Edison International](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000srd/edison-international), disclosed the figures in a [Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261030234593/en/) announcement on October 30, 2026.

## Inside SCE's Eaton Fire Compensation Program

Edison International is a California utility holding company whose subsidiary [Southern California Edison](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000msy/southern-california-edison) provides regulated transmission and distribution service to about 15 million people across 50,000 square miles. The program is designed to pay compensation in line with settlement values for similar claims in past wildfire lawsuits through a more streamlined process.

As of October 30, 2026, more than 3,200 offers had been extended to over 8,000 claimants, totaling about $1.1 billion. Nearly 80% of offers have been accepted, with more pending, and only about 2% have been declined. More than 4,450 claimants have been paid, totaling over $625 million, with many more in process.

More than 41% of claims have been submitted through an attorney or authorized representative. For claimants represented at the time they submit a claim, offers include an additional 20% of the net damages portion to help address legal expenses.

"It's encouraging to see more families and businesses turning to the program as they recover and move forward," said Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International. "There is still time to submit a claim before the November 30 deadline, and we encourage eligible community members to explore what compensation may be available to them."

SCE said offers are delivered on average within 36 days following submission of a substantially complete claim, and payments are made within 30 days after all conditions in the settlement agreement have been satisfied. The company said only eight households have been selected by the court to participate in the initial trial, and that some claims arising from 2017 and 2018 fires remain pending today.

## Edison International's Program Figures

According to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), Southern California Edison has offered over $700 million to more than 5,000 community members through the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program. The same records list Edison International's capital plan at $38 billion to $41 billion through 2030, focused on grid infrastructure supporting clean energy goals, and a $3.1 billion AMI 2.0 application for advanced metering infrastructure.

## Earlier Edison International Developments

In October 2026, Edison International shares fell over 3% after Muddy Waters alleged willful misconduct in the Eaton Fire case, with the firm saying Edison could face at least $4 billion in damages and potential liability up to $20 billion, Insurance Journal reported. In September 2026, Southern California Edison CEO Pedro Pizarro warned customers face hundreds of millions in extra costs if the utility's credit is downgraded to junk after California failed to pass wildfire legislation, Insurance Journal reported.

## Eaton Fire Claim Deadlines and Sessions

Claims must be submitted by November 30, 2026, and claims submitted by that date will continue to be reviewed and processed afterward. SCE will host sessions on November 12, 2026, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Pasadena and a virtual session on November 19, 2026, where community members can learn about the program and receive help starting a claim.

## Companies in this story

- [Edison International company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000srd/edison-international) · website: http://edison.com
- [Southern California Edison company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000msy/southern-california-edison) · website: https://www.sce.com

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