Jan 10 (Reuters) - Southern California Edison said on

Thursday it had received notices from insurance companies to

preserve evidence related to the Eaton Fire that is still

burning in Los Angeles, but said no fire agencies have pointed

the utility's connection to the fire.

The group, a unit of U.S. utility Edison International ( EIX )

, said its filing to regulators was triggered by online

publications that "seemingly suggest" the group's equipment may

have been associated with the fire's ignition.

"To date, no fire agency has suggested that SCE's electric

facilities were involved in the ignition or requested the

removal and retention of any SCE equipment," it said.

The utility added that it did not find any interruptions or

anomalies in its transmission lines until more than an hour

after the reported start time of the fire, citing preliminary

analysis done by the group.

"Aside from the preservation notices suggesting SCE's

potential involvement and significant media attention

surrounding the fire, we do not believe this incident meets the

reporting requirements," the utility added.

Two massive wildfires, the Palisades Fire between Santa

Monica and Malibu on the city's western flank and the Eaton Fire

in the east near Pasadena, have consumed more than 34,000 acres

(13,750 hectares) and have lead to 10 deaths.

The fires have collectively devoured over 10,000 homes and

other structures and have been ranked as the most destructive

in Los Angeles history.

Private forecaster AccuWeather have estimated the damage and

economic loss at $135 billion to $150 billion, portending an

arduous recovery and soaring homeowners' insurance costs.