Federal prosecutors allege the Bobcat Fire, one of the largest wildfires that's ever burned in L.A. County, was caused by the negligence of Southern California Edison and its tree maintenance contractor.
The Department of Justice is seeking damages for one of the largest wildfires that's ever burned in Los Angeles County.The Department of Justice is seeking damages for one of the largest wildfires that's ever burned in Los Angeles County.
The lawsuit alleges the two companies failed to properly maintain trees that came into contact with powerlines. The lawsuit alleges the two companies knew of the danger posed by the tree but "failed to take any action." "Our thoughts remain with the people who were affected by the Bobcat Fire, who lost homes, vehicles and were evacuated," the spokesperson, Gabriela Ornelas, told ABC News.The lawsuit claims the U.S. Forest Service spent more than $56 million to put out the Bobcat Fire and that the blaze incurred more than $65 million in property and natural resource damages.
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