Hurst Fire Lawyers

Were You Displaced by the Hurst Fire?

The Hurst Fire did not spread as far as the Palisades Fire or the Eaton Fire in Southern California, but it still affected thousands of people who were forced out of their homes and businesses during evacuations. Like the Eaton Fire, power line failures are believed to be the cause of the Hurst Fire.

Were you displaced by the Hurst Fire, forcing you to seek temporary housing and possibly close your business for days? You could have the grounds needed to file a claim against the utility company in charge of the maintenance of power lines around Sylmar. Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP and our California wildfire attorneys are waiting to hear from you and determine what legal action you can take to pursue justice and compensation for your hardships and losses.

People trust their difficult cases like wildfire lawsuits to us because:

• We have 100+ years of combined legal experience with a focus on representing plaintiffs in cases against major corporations.
• We are the only law office that represented the families of people who passed away in the Woolsey Fire.
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Details of the Hurst Fire

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) reports that the Hurst Fire:

• Began on January 7, 2025.
• Spread to nearly 800 acres before reaching 100% containment.
• Prompted multi-day evacuations around northern-northwestern Sylmar.

How Did the Hurst Fire Start?

Cal Fire still needs to finish its investigation of the Hurst Fire and its origins before it can release an official report. Initial information points to an issue with power line maintenance in the area, though.

Most Sylmar residents did not lose power on January 7, 2025, even as 80 mph winds (as strong as an F1 tornado) buffeted the area. Typically, utility companies with above-ground power lines will de-energize those lines during extreme winds. This information suggests that power lines were not de-energized properly or quickly enough, resulting in the Hurst Fire.

Damages Caused by the Hurst Fire

Although Cal Fire reports that no structures were destroyed and no lives were lost in the Hurst Fire, the wildfire still caused disruptions and damages to people in the area. Abrupt evacuations are terrifying and can also be costly.

People with Hurst Fire claims may be able to seek compensation related to:

• Expenses related to evacuating
• Costs related to temporary housing or renting hotel rooms
• Lost wages if unable to work during evacuations
• Lost business value experienced by business owners
• Emotional trauma suffered due to the fire and hectic evacuations

By hiring Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP to work on your Hurst Fire claim, you will be backed by an entire law office with an extensive practice history focused on investigating, preparing, and litigating wildfire claims. You have enough to think about already as you try to get your life back together after being displaced, so leave all questions and processes up to us. 

See If You Can File a Hurst Fire Claim – Call Now

Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP and our Hurst Fire attorneys are standing by to help anyone who has been displaced or otherwise affected by the Hurst Fire. With our in-depth experience with California wildfire claims, you can trust us to handle your case, even if it means going up major corporations.

Get more information about how to file a Hurst Fire claim by calling (866) 634-4525 now.