Edison International Provides Update on Southern California Wildfires and SCE Power Outages
Edison International reports on severe wildfire conditions affecting Southern California, with three major fires: Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst. The company's subsidiary, Southern California Edison (SCE), is managing power outages affecting 413,639 customers as of 4 p.m. PST on January 8, with 183,186 due to Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and 230,453 from windstorm-related issues.
The Eaton Fire started in SCE's service area, where distribution lines were preventively de-energized before the fire's start. While the Palisades and Hurst fires originated outside SCE's service territory, the company has transmission facilities near the Hurst Fire's ignition site. Both incidents are under review.
The extreme weather event is expected to continue through early weekend, potentially causing extended outages. SCE will receive support from other utilities through the industry's mutual assistance program to restore power once conditions are safe.
Edison International segnala gravi condizioni di incendi boschivi che stanno colpendo la California meridionale, con tre incendi principali: Palisades, Eaton e Hurst. La sussidiaria dell'azienda, Southern California Edison (SCE), sta gestendo interruzioni di corrente che interessano 413.639 clienti alle 16:00 PST dell'8 gennaio, di cui 183.186 dovute a interruzioni di corrente per motivi di sicurezza pubblica (PSPS) e 230.453 a problemi legati a tempeste di vento.
Il Fire Eaton è iniziato nell'area di servizio della SCE, dove le linee di distribuzione sono state preavvisate e disattivate prima dell'inizio dell'incendio. Mentre gli incendi di Palisades e Hurst sono originati al di fuori del territorio di servizio della SCE, l'azienda dispone di impianti di trasmissione nelle vicinanze del sito di accensione dell'incendio di Hurst. Entrambi gli incidenti sono sotto esame.
Si prevede che l'evento meteorologico estremo continui fino all'inizio del fine settimana, potenzialmente causando interruzioni prolungate. La SCE riceverà supporto da altre utility attraverso il programma di assistenza reciproca dell'industria per ripristinare l'alimentazione una volta che le condizioni saranno sicure.
Edison International informa sobre severas condiciones de incendios forestales que afectan a la California del Sur, con tres grandes incendios: Palisades, Eaton y Hurst. La subsidiaria de la empresa, Southern California Edison (SCE), está gestionando cortes de energía que afectan a 413,639 clientes a las 4 p.m. PST del 8 de enero, de los cuales 183,186 son debido a cortes de energía por razones de seguridad pública (PSPS) y 230,453 por problemas relacionados con tormentas de viento.
El incendio Eaton comenzó en el área de servicio de la SCE, donde las líneas de distribución se desactivaron preventivamente antes del inicio del incendio. Aunque los incendios de Palisades y Hurst se originaron fuera del territorio de servicio de la SCE, la empresa tiene instalaciones de transmisión cerca del sitio de ignición del incendio de Hurst. Ambos incidentes están siendo revisados.
Se espera que el evento meteorológico extremo continúe hasta principios del fin de semana, lo que podría causar cortes prolongados. La SCE recibirá apoyo de otras utilidades a través del programa de asistencia mutua de la industria para restaurar la energía una vez que las condiciones sean seguras.
에디슨 인터내셔널(Edison International)은 남부 캘리포니아에 영향을 미치는 심각한 산불 상황을 보고하며, 주요 화재로는 팔리세이즈(Palisades), 이튼(Eaton), 허스트(Hurst) 화재가 있습니다. 회사의 자회사인 소셜 캘리포니아 에디슨(Southern California Edison, SCE)는 1월 8일 오후 4시 PST 기준으로 413,639명의 고객에게 영향을 미치는 전력 중단을 관리하고 있으며, 이 중 183,186명은 공공 안전 전원 차단(PSPS)으로 인한 것이고, 230,453명은 바람 폭풍 관련 문제로 인한 것입니다.
이튼 화재는 SCE의 서비스 지역에서 시작되었고, 화재 시작 전에 배전선이 예방적으로 전원이 차단되었습니다. 팔리세이즈 및 허스트 화재는 SCE의 서비스 구역 외부에서 발생했지만, 회사는 허스트 화재의 점화 지점 근처에 송전 시설을 보유하고 있습니다. 두 사건 모두 조사 중입니다.
극한의 기상 현상은 주말 초까지 지속될 것으로 예상되며, 이로 인해 장기적인 전력 중단이 발생할 수 있습니다. SCE는 조건이 안전해지면 전력을 복구하기 위해 업계의 상호 지원 프로그램을 통해 다른 유틸리티의 지원을 받을 것입니다.
Edison International fait état de conditions de feu de forêt sévères affectant le sud de la Californie, avec trois grands incendies : Palisades, Eaton et Hurst. La filiale de l'entreprise, Southern California Edison (SCE), gère des coupures de courant impactant 413 639 clients à 16h00 PST le 8 janvier, dont 183 186 en raison de coupures de sécurité publique (PSPS) et 230 453 à cause de problèmes liés à des tempêtes de vent.
L'incendie d'Eaton a commencé dans la zone de service de la SCE, où les lignes de distribution ont été préventivement désactivées avant le début de l'incendie. Bien que les incendies de Palisades et de Hurst proviennent de l'extérieur du territoire de service de la SCE, l'entreprise possède des installations de transmission à proximité du site d'ignition de l'incendie de Hurst. Les deux incidents sont en cours d'examen.
L'événement météorologique extrême devrait se poursuivre jusqu'au début du week-end, pouvant provoquer des coupures prolongées. La SCE recevra le soutien d'autres services publics par le biais du programme d'assistance mutuelle de l'industrie pour rétablir l'alimentation une fois que les conditions seront sécurisées.
Edison International berichtet über schwere Waldbrandbedingungen, die Südkalifornien betreffen, mit drei großen Bränden: Palisades, Eaton und Hurst. Die Tochtergesellschaft des Unternehmens, Southern California Edison (SCE), verwaltet Stromausfälle, die 413.639 Kunden bis 16:00 Uhr PST am 8. Januar betreffen, davon 183.186 aufgrund von öffentlichen Sicherheitsstromabschaltungen (PSPS) und 230.453 aufgrund von windbedingten Problemen.
Der Eaton-Brand begann im SCE-Servicebereich, wo die Verteilerleitungen vorsorglich vor dem Beginn des Brandes deaktiviert wurden. Während die Brände Palisades und Hurst außerhalb des SCE-Servicegebiets entstanden, verfügt das Unternehmen über Übertragungseinrichtungen in der Nähe des Entzündungsortes des Hurst-Brands. Beide Vorfälle werden geprüft.
Es wird erwartet, dass das extreme Wetterereignis bis zum frühen Wochenende weitergeht und möglicherweise verlängerte Ausfälle verursacht. SCE wird Unterstützung von anderen Versorgungsunternehmen durch das gegenseitige Unterstützungsprogramm der Branche erhalten, um die Stromversorgung wiederherzustellen, sobald die Bedingungen sicher sind.
- Proactive implementation of PSPS program to prevent potential fire hazards
- Access to industry mutual assistance program for power restoration support
- 413,639 customers without power, affecting revenue and service reliability
- Potential liability risks from fires near SCE transmission facilities
- Extended power outages may lead to customer compensation claims
- 453,872 additional customers under PSPS watch, indicating possible further outages
Insights
The widespread power outages affecting 413,639 SCE customers represent a major operational challenge for Edison International, with potential financial implications. The combination of 183,186 PSPS-related outages and 230,453 windstorm-related disruptions could significantly impact Q1 2025 earnings through increased maintenance costs, emergency response expenses and potential regulatory scrutiny.
The ongoing investigation of the Eaton and Hurst fires near SCE's transmission facilities poses substantial liability risks. California's inverse condemnation law means utilities can be held financially responsible for wildfire damages regardless of fault. Historical precedents show such events can result in billions in potential liabilities, affecting both short-term operational costs and long-term financial stability.
The extended duration of outages, potentially lasting several days, will likely trigger customer compensation requirements under California Public Utilities Commission regulations. The need for mutual assistance from other utilities indicates the severity of the infrastructure impact and suggests higher-than-normal restoration costs.
The concurrent management of three wildfires alongside extensive power shutoffs presents a complex risk scenario. The strategic implementation of PSPS ahead of the Eaton Fire demonstrates proactive risk mitigation, potentially providing some legal protection. However, the proximity of SCE's transmission facilities to multiple fire origins creates exposure to California's strict liability framework.
The scale of the current situation - with 453,872 additional customers under PSPS watch - suggests significant operational strain on SCE's infrastructure and emergency response capabilities. This elevated risk environment could trigger insurance premium increases and impact future capital costs. The extended outage duration forecast may also strain customer relationships and regulatory goodwill, potentially affecting future rate case outcomes.
Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this significant event, and we offer our immense gratitude to the firefighters and other public safety officials.
Safety remains our number one priority for customers, employees and our communities.
The most notable current events are the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires. The Palisades Fire began Tuesday morning; the reported area of origin is not in Southern California Edison’s service area. The Eaton Fire began Tuesday afternoon in SCE’s service area. SCE has transmission facilities on the east side of Eaton Canyon. SCE’s distribution lines immediately to the west of Eaton Canyon were de-energized well before the reported start time of the fire, as part of SCE’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program. SCE is currently conducting a review of the event. The Hurst Fire began late Tuesday evening. While the reported ignition site is within the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s service area, SCE has transmission facilities near the reported ignition site, and the company is currently conducting a review of the event.
This extreme weather event is a rapidly evolving situation. While the most severe winds have started to abate, this weather is expected to continue through the early part of the weekend. Given the unsafe conditions for electric power restorations, customers may experience several days of outages. SCE will restore service as soon as it is safe to do so. The company will be supported by other utilities through our industry’s mutual assistance program, a hallmark of collaboration in the utility sector. As of 4 p.m. PST on January 8, 413,639 SCE customers are without power. Of those, 183,186 are from PSPS and 230,453 are related to the windstorm (non-PSPS); 453,872 are under a PSPS watch but still have power as of 4 p.m.
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