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US Government Sues SoCal Edison Over Deadly 14,000-Acre Fairview Fire In Hemet
The fire killed two people, injured three more, burned 44 structures, and damaged forest lands. The lawsuit seeks $37 million in damages.

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The fire killed two people, injured three more, burned 44 structures, and damaged forest lands. The lawsuit seeks $37 million in damages.

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