Southern California Edison (SCE) said it had received notices from insurance companies to preserve evidence related to the Eaton Fire that is still burning in Los Angeles, but said no fire agencies have pointed the utility's connection to the fire.

Utility giant Southern California Edison received "evidence preservation notices" from attorneys representing insurers.

Edison International’s Southern California power utility has been asked by attorneys representing insurance companies to preserve evidence in connection with the deadly Eaton Fire in Los Angeles.

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.

The onslaught of wildfires in Los Angeles and surrounding southern California communities has caused a dramatic drop in the stock of Edison International, the utility that serves much of the affected area, affecting the utility’s 401 (k) plan investors who hold company stock.