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In the absence of a cause, some homeowners have sued the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, claiming the utility failed to properly prepare for the wildfire and respond when it broke out.

But Tuesday’s comments are the clearest signal to date that the company is likely to sustain substantial losses from the devastating wildfire.

Forget the wildfires, earthquakes, water shortages and all the other factors that place the California dream in doubt, according to pundits.

An extreme warning for wildfires takes effect on Wednesday in north-east, central and southern parts, lasting until Saturday.

Davenport has said it would be reckless to offer big raises, considering the sex abuse settlement, an estimated $2 billion in wildfire costs and threats from the Trump administration to slash millions in federal funding.