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A firefighter killed in California"s largest wildfire in state history was hit by an 87-foot tree that got uprooted in a fire-suppressant drop that went wrong

REUTERS/Fred Greaves A firefighter lost his life battling the largest fire in California history last month in a ser.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderSep 14th, 2018

The Carr fire — one of the most destructive in California history — has now killed 7 people, and it"s still spreading

AP Photo/Noah Berger The Carr wildfire in California is one of the most destructive in state history. It has now killed seven people, and continues to spread. The Carr fire is one of three currently burning hundreds of thousands of acres in Californ.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderAug 5th, 2018

As California firefighters battled the state"s largest wildfire, Verizon throttled their data

A Northern California fire department says Verizon slowed its wireless data speeds to a crawl last month, rendering some of its high-tech tracking equipment almost useless as firefighters battled the largest wildfire in state history......»»

Category: topSource: moneyAug 22nd, 2018

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

Ominous "Fire Cloud" Looms Over California Hellscape As Exhausted Firefighters Battle Fatigue

As California battles its 7th most destructive wildfire in state history, Mendocino County resident Dylan Duarte captured a giant mushroom cloud rising above hills in the distance.  #RanchFire #RiverFire #Mendoc.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJul 31st, 2018

An out-of-control wildfire in California is now the 2nd largest in the state"s history — see photos from the scene

REUTERS/Fred Greaves/File Photo Cali.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderAug 6th, 2018

California is now staring down the largest wildfire in state history

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Twin Northern California blazes fueled by dry vegetation and hot, windy weather grew Monday to become the largest wildfire in state history. Fi.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderAug 7th, 2018

Mendocino Complex wildfire now the largest in California history

The Mendocino Complex fire continued to grow Monday, becoming the largest wildfire in recorded California history......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchAug 7th, 2018

10 Haunting Photos As California"s Largest Wildfire Ever Spirals Out Of Control

On Monday, the twin fires being treated as one incident north of San Francisco became the largest wildfire in state history,.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeAug 7th, 2018

California’s Record Fire Season Update

California’s Record Fire Season Update It is a record-setting year for wildfires in California. Among 3 major blazes, 1 threatened Yosemite National Park and another became the largest in state history. The Ferguson Fire w.....»»

Category: topSource: livetradingnewsAug 16th, 2018

New wildfire tears through drought-stricken forest as California reels from its biggest fire in state history

AP Photo/Noah Berger The Delta Fire in Northe.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderSep 8th, 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

The Wall Street Journal: California’s deadliest wildfire finally contained; death toll rises to 85

The deadliest wildfire in California’s history, which killed at least 85 people and destroyed almost 19,000 buildings, was 100% contained Sunday, state fire officials said......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchNov 25th, 2018

California fire chief: State must adapt to new wildfire norm

California's increasingly deadly and destructive wildfires have become so unpredictable that government officials should consider banning home construction in vulnerable areas, the state's top firefighter says......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsDec 11th, 2018

First Look: St. Clair Health"s Dunlap Family Outpatient Center

St. Clair Health on May 6 unveiled the centerpiece of the largest expansion in its nearly 70-year history — the $125 million, state-of-the-art Dunlap Family Outpatient Center.  The 280,000-square-foot center, in development fo.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 8th, 2021

California dropped its guard before it was hit with $2 billion in unemployment fraud

Faced with what officials describe as the largest fraud scheme against taxpayers in state history, the state Employment Development Department is scr.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesDec 21st, 2020

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

PG&E, fire victims waive deadline for governor"s OK of reorganization plan

California wildfire victims and utility PG&E Corp have agreed to waive a Tuesday deadline for securing approval from the state's governor for the power company's reorganization plan that contains a $13.5 billion settlement for the victims......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 17th, 2019

California governor rejects PG&E bankruptcy reorganization plan

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday rejected a bankruptcy reorganization plan submitted by PG&E Corp , the state's largest investor-owned utility, saying its proposal fails to meet the requirements of a recently enacted wildfire law......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 14th, 2019