""Californians funded the wildfire prevention, and we survivors paid the price when that work was not done," said Joy Chen, highlighting the financial burden on residents."
"The investigation revealed that a 2019-2020 audit found $2.5 billion in spending could not be traced, raising concerns about accountability in utility spending."
Fire survivors are advocating for independent audits of Southern California Edison’s wildfire prevention spending following revelations that the utility failed to utilize hundreds of millions allocated for safety. An investigation indicated that Edison’s transmission line may have ignited the deadly Eaton fire in January 2025, which resulted in 19 fatalities and extensive property damage. Survivors, supported by consumer advocacy groups, are pushing for Assembly Bill 1744, mandating audits of wildfire safety expenditures by major electric companies to ensure accountability and transparency in spending.
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