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Lawsuits Seek to Recover Los Angeles Fire Losses

By Alejandro Maciel
Published April 13, 2025

José Luis Martínez, de 71 años, vivirá en su terreno en una casa móvil que le prestó un amigo. Su dilema es reconstruir o vender. Foto: Alejandro Maciel.

Three months after the most devastating wildfires in Los Angeles history, lawsuits are piling up against Southern California Edison Electric Company. Investigations continue, but there is evidence that the Eaton fire started with a spark in one of Edison’s transmission towers, destroying more than 9,000 structures. Two Latino families who were affected joined the lawsuits. Alejandro Maciel brings us their stories from Altadena, California.

The full text  and audio for this news piece are only available in Spanish.

Photo: Alejandro Maciel

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