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The Woolsey Fire (2018) was a California wildfire in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, with 96,949 acres, 1,643 structures destroyed, 3 deaths on the public record. Its cause is recorded as suspected. Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison. Robertson & Associates is representing people affected by this fire.
Fire facts
From public records; unknown values are shown, never guessed.
| Year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Start date | 2018-11-08 |
| Containment date | 2018-11-21 |
| Region / counties | Los Angeles, Ventura |
| Acreage | 96,949 |
| Structures destroyed | 1,643 |
| Structures damaged | 364 |
| Fatalities | 3 |
| Cause status | suspected |
| Officially determined arson | No / not determined |
| Last verified | 2026-06-15 |
Cause
The Woolsey Fire started on November 8, 2018 in Ventura County and burned into Los Angeles County communities including Malibu. Investigations focused on electrical utility equipment near the origin; this entry does not assert a final agency determination of cause.
What happened
The wind-driven fire crossed the Santa Monica Mountains to the coast, prompting the evacuation of much of Malibu and surrounding communities and destroying more than a thousand structures.
Litigation status
Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison.
The Woolsey Fire produced extensive litigation against Southern California Edison, with plaintiffs alleging that utility equipment near the fire’s origin was involved. The cases were coordinated for pretrial handling along with related wildfire matters. This site reports the existence of that litigation on the public record as of the status date; it makes no statement about the outcome or about any individual claimant. In the Woolsey Fire litigation, Robertson & Associates served as court-appointed co-lead counsel for roughly 10,000 plaintiffs; the firm reports the coordinated proceedings recovered over $1 billion for affected residents (per Robertson & Associates).
Litigation was filed against the regional electric utility in connection with the Woolsey Fire. This entry reports only the existence of litigation in the public record as of the status date.
Court & regulatory record
- Robertson & Associates, Woolsey Fire case page , Robertson & Associates, LLP
This is a reported public-record status, not advice about any individual’s legal situation. Deadlines and eligibility change over time and depend on facts specific to each person, only a licensed attorney can assess yours.
In the news
Independent news coverage related to the Woolsey Fire. Each link opens the original public reporting.
- Jan 26, 2021SoCal Edison to pay $2B settlement in deadly Woolsey FireKTLA 5
- Nov 13, 2019Southern California Edison to pay $360M settlement for Thomas, Woolsey firesCBS News Los Angeles
- Apr 25, 2019LA County sues SoCal Edison for over $100M in Woolsey Fire costs and damagesCBS News Los Angeles
- Feb 6, 2019SoCal Edison, Boeing sued over devastating Woolsey FireKTLA 5
- Nov 24, 2018New lawsuit filed against Southern California Edison on behalf of Woolsey Fire victimsABC7 Los Angeles
- Nov 24, 2018Residents who lost homes in Woolsey Fire join lawsuit against SoCal EdisonKTLA 5
Common questions about the Woolsey Fire
What caused the Woolsey Fire?
The Woolsey Fire started on November 8, 2018 in Ventura County and burned into Los Angeles County communities including Malibu. Investigations focused on electrical utility equipment near the origin; this entry does not assert a final agency determination of cause.
Is there litigation over the Woolsey Fire?
Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison. Robertson & Associates is representing people affected by this fire.
What areas did the Woolsey Fire affect?
The Woolsey Fire (Los Angeles and Ventura Counties) affected communities including Malibu, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park, West Hills, Bell Canyon.
How large was the Woolsey Fire?
96,949 acres, 1,643 structures destroyed, 3 fatalities, per public records as of 2026-06-15.
Sources
- CAL FIRE Incident Statistics, Top 20 Most Destructive California Wildfires, CAL FIRE
- CAL FIRE Incidents archive, CAL FIRE
Facts on this page are drawn from the public sources listed above and rewritten in original words. See Sources & Methodology.