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Shares of California utility Edison International drop more than 10% as wildfires rage

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Southern California Edison International's stock was down 13% in afternoon trading Wednesday .

The drop comes as multiple large fires are burning around Los Angeles , with strong winds in the forecast that could make them difficult to contain.

Public utilities have been grappling with issues around wildfire prevention and readiness for years .

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