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PG&E lines blamed for deadliest wildfire in California history

The wind-driven blaze, dubbed the Camp Fire, erupted in the drought-parched Sierra foothills 175 miles north of San Francisco in November 2018 and raced with little warning through the town of Paradise, incinerating much of that community......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 15th, 2019

The Wall Street Journal: PG&E neglected power lines for years before deadly California wildfire, report finds

PG&E Corp. failed to adequately inspect and maintain its transmission lines for years before a faulty line started the deadliest fire in California history, a state investigation has found......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 2nd, 2019

PG&E had systemic problems maintaining its lines, probe finds

PG&E failed to adequately inspect and maintain its transmission lines for years before a faulty line started the deadliest fire in California history, a state investigation has found......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralDec 3rd, 2019

PG&E had systemic problems with power line maintenance, probe finds

PG&E failed to adequately inspect and maintain its transmission lines for years before a faulty line started the deadliest fire in California history, a state investigation has found......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralDec 3rd, 2019

PG&E had systemic problems with power line maintenance, California probe finds

PG&E Corp. failed to adequately inspect and maintain its transmission lines for years before a faulty line started the deadliest fire in California history, a state investigation has found......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsDec 2nd, 2019

Over 1,500 California fires in the last 6 years — including the deadliest ever — were caused by one company: PG&E. Here’s what it could have done, but didn’t.

Noah Berger/AP Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E) power lines have caused over 1,500 California wildfires in the last six years, including the deadliest blaze in the state's history.  Many critics, including California.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 3rd, 2019

Trump OKs disaster aid as death toll rises to 42 in Northern California wildfire

The death toll in a Northern California wildfire rose to at least 42, officials said Monday night, making it the deadliest such blaze in state history. An addi.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchNov 12th, 2018

Northern California Wildfire: 42 Killed, Now Deadliest in Golden State History

Nor.....»»

Category: topSource: livetradingnewsNov 13th, 2018

The Wall Street Journal: ‘Complete devastation’ as California fire death toll rises to 44, hundreds missing

Forty-two people have died in the 117,000-acre Camp Fire raging in Northern California’s Butte County and hundreds are missing, the sheriff said Monday, making it the deadliest wildfire in state history......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchNov 13th, 2018

Paradise lost: Inside California"s camp fire

"60 Minutes" reveals what firefighters saw as the deadliest wildfire in California history destroyed the town of Paradise. Bill Whitaker reports......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralDec 3rd, 2018

PG&E files for bankruptcy as California wildfire liabilities loom

PG&E Corp, owner of the largest U.S. power utility, filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday in anticipation of liabilities in excess of $30 billion from the deadliest wildfires in California's history......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 29th, 2019

PG&E delayed key power line safety overhaul, filings show; shares slip

Shares of PG&E Corp fell about 3 percent after federal filings showed that the power utility had delayed a safety overhaul of a high-voltage transmission line, a prime suspect behind the deadliest wildfire in California history......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 27th, 2019

PG&E to plead guilty to manslaughter

Pacific Gas & Electric has agreed to plead guilty to 84 involuntary manslaughter counts in connection with the 2018 Camp Fire, the most destructive wildfire in California's history. Jillian Kitchener reports......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersMar 23rd, 2020

PG&E to plead guilty to 84 involuntary manslaughter counts over 2018 wildfire

Pacific Gas & Electric has agreed to plead guilty to 84 involuntary manslaughter counts in connection with the 2018 Camp Fire, the most destructive wildfire in California's history......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 23rd, 2020

Bankrupt PG&E reaches $13.5 billion settlement with California wildfire victims

California's bankrupt power producer PG&E Corp said on Friday it had reached a $13.5 billion settlement with victims of some of most devastating wildfires in the state's modern history......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 7th, 2019

PG&E nearing $13.5 billion deal with wildfire victims -Bloomberg

Bankrupt California power producer PG&E Corp is close to finalizing terms for a $13.5 billion payout to victims of wildfires triggered by its power lines, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 4th, 2019

PG&E"s Stock Soars On Report Company Nears Wildfire Settlement

PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) stock jumped more than 20% Wednesday after a report the utility is nearing a settlement with victims of California wildfires started by its power lines. 0 read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaDec 4th, 2019

PG&E nearing $13.5 billion deal with wildfire victims - Bloomberg

Bankrupt California power producer PG&E Corp is close to finalizing terms for a $13.5 billion payout to victims of wildfires ignited by its power lines, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 4th, 2019

PG&E nears $13.5 billion deal with wildfire victims

PG&E Corp. is close to finalizing terms for a $13.5 billion payout to victims of wildfires ignited by its power lines, a key step toward resolving the biggest utility bankruptcy in U.S. history, according to people familiar with the matter......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralDec 4th, 2019

PG&E nears $13.5 billion deal with wildfire victims

PG&E Corp. is close to finalizing terms for a $13.5 billion payout to victims of wildfires ignited by its power lines, a key step toward resolving the biggest utility bankruptcy in U.S. history, according to people familiar with the matter......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralDec 4th, 2019

PG&E nearing $13.5 billion deal with wildfire victims - BBG

Bankrupt California power producer PG&E Corp is close to finalizing terms for a $13.5 billion payout to victims of wildfires ignited by its power lines, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 4th, 2019