Wildfire survivors angered as utility-funded group claims to represent them

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times - California · July 21, 2026 · 1 min read

A group claiming to represent California fire survivors began paying for social media ads this spring, calling on lawmakers to take action to reduce the rising cost of wildfires. The group was created by utilities that have ignited six of the state's most destructive fires.

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Category: safety · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times - California · Reading time: 1 min

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Wildfire survivors angered as utility-funded group claims to represent them

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