Southern California Edison on Thursday released details of its victim compensation program for people whose homes were either destroyed or damaged by the Eaton Fire.

The deal includes payment, but victims must agree not to sue or pursue legal action against the utility company. SoCal Edison has not accepted fault for the wildfire but faces several lawsuits from victims, Los Angeles County and the U.S. Department of Justice.

In an example of a settlement for destroyed homes, a family of four in a 1,500-square-foot lot could receive $1.4 million. SoCal Edison is also offering $50,000 for major damage and $30,000 for minor damage.

The Eaton Fire killed 19 people. It's the second most destructive fire in California history, destroying 9,414 structures, damaging another 1,074 a

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