A compromise has been reached regarding wildfire liability. This development allows survivors to take action against utilities if their equipment causes a fire. Consumer advocacy groups and wildfire survivors have expressed approval of the agreement.

Further information is available from the source, including details about a previous proposal. That proposal had been backed by a government official and would have affected certain utilities.

The compromise deal has been agreed upon by lawmakers and the government official, and it does not include limitations on suing utilities in certain circumstances.