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Edison International Stock Sinks as Los Angeles Wildfires Cause Power Shutoffs

Homes burn above Pacific Coast Highway near Will Rodgers State Beach during the Palisades Fire on Jan. 8, 2025, in Pacific Palisades, California
Homes burn above Pacific Coast Highway near Will Rodgers State Beach during the Palisadꦅes Fire on Jan. 8, 2025, in Pacific Palisades, California.

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Key Takeaways

  • Shares of Edison International plunged Wednesday as its Southern California Edison subsidiary was forced to shut off power to thousands of customers because of the Los Angeles-area wildfires.
  • At least two people have died and tens of thousands of residents have had to evacuate.
  • According to Southern California Edison's website, there currently are more than 100 power outages and nearly 70,000 customers affected.

Shares of Edison International (EIX) plunged Wednesday as its Southern California Edison subsidiary was forced to shut off power to nearly 70,000 customers because of the 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:Los Angeles-area 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:wildfires.

At least two people have died because of the blazes, and the Los Angeles Fire Department said that the winds associated with the Palisades Fire "are forecasted to remain extreme today and all residents are asked to follow evacuation orders."

More Than 100 Power Outages Reported

According to Southern California Edison's website recently on Wednesday, there currently are 107 power outages and 69,601 customers affected.

"This is the third time in as many months that strong Santa Ana winds have prompted Southern California Edison to cut power to its customers," the Los Angeles Times reported.

Edison International shares were down nearly 13% in recent trading, leading S&P 500 decliners. With Wednesday's sharp declines, 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:shares of Edison International have fallen into neไgative territory ove♚r the past year.

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