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• Wildfire Air Pollution Could Lead to Respiratory, Cardiovascular Risks for Older Adults

  May 16, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns of a spike in hospitalizations for respiratory and heart problems, which are being detected after wildfires lead to an increase in particulate matter air pollution.

• Los Angeles Hurst Fire May Have Been Caused by SoCal Edison Equipment

  February 11, 2025

  Michael Adams

  SoCal Edison has told the state’s Public Utilities Commission that the Hurst Fire may have ignited due to its equipment, but the cause of the Eaton blaze remains a mystery.

• Southern California Edison Faces Lawsuits Alleging Company Equipment Started Deadly LA Fire

  January 15, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A Los Angeles area man is one of several plaintiffs to file lawsuits against Southern California Edison, claiming the company's equipment is responsible for the deadly Eaton Fire, which has killed at least 16 people to date.

• Maui Wildfire Settlement Results in $4B Payment By Hawaiian Electric, State and Local Governments

  August 5, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The state of Hawaii and other defendants have agreed to pay more than $4 billion to resolve thousands of lawsuits by residents impacted by the deadly Maui wildfires which began about a year ago after high winds downed power lines, resulting in more than 100 deaths.

• Extreme Heat Adds to Wildfire Air Pollution, Disproportionately Affecting Poor U.S. Communities: Study

  February 6, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that extreme heat exacerbates the health effects of wildfires, disproportionately affecting poor and underprivileged communities.

• Maui Wildfire Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against State and Local Government, Power Companies

  September 8, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A father has filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of his daughter, who died during the Maui wildfire last month.

• Facing Maui Wildfire Lawsuits, Hawaiian Electric Disputes Claims It Failed to Shut Down Power Lines

  August 30, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Hawaiian Electric has responded to a lawsuit by the county, indicating that while its power lines started the fire, it shut them down shortly after the Maui wildfires began.

• Maui Wildfire Lawsuits Filed Against Hawaiian Electric for Not Shutting Down Power

  August 22, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A growing number of lawsuits are being filed against Hawaiian Electric for failing to cut power to its lines during the Maui wildfire, which some say contributed to the blaze.

• Exposure to Wildfires Poses Serious Risk for Lung Cancer Patients: Study

  July 31, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links wildfire exposure to lower survival rates in patients who recently underwent lung cancer surgery.

• Firefighters Face Numerous Respiratory Threats from Wildfires: Study

  September 17, 2021

  Russell Maas

  Firefighters battling wildfires out west may face significant health issues, particularly respiratory problems, from exposure to particulate matter and chemicals released by the smoke and fires.