PG&E
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California power utility blamed for causing Dixie wildfire, 2nd largest in state historyThe 2021 blaze was caused by a tree hitting PG&E electrical lines, according to investigators with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.WorldJan 5, 2022
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Windy weather intensifies wildfire threat in CaliforniaPacific Gas & Electric warned that it may begin cutting power Wednesday evening to as many as 54,000 customers in 24 counties.WorldOct 14, 2020
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PG&E admits to killing 84 in 2018 California fire caused by electrical gridThe blaze nearly wiped out the entire town of Paradise and drove PG&E into bankruptcy early last year.CrimeJun 16, 2020
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PG&E reaches $13.5 billion settlement with California wildfire victimsThe utility says the deal, which still requires court approval, represents a key step in leading it out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.WeatherDec 7, 2019
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Power cut in northern California as wildfire threat ramps up againA virtually rainless fall has left brush bone-dry and forecasts called for low humidity and high winds.NewsNov 20, 2019
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Winds driving California wildfires calm, but officials say danger remainsCalmer weather allowed crews to increase containment on wildfires after a three-week siege of gusts fanned blazes across California and led utilities to cut power to prevent winds from blowing branches into electric lines and igniting an inferno.WorldNov 1, 2019
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California wildfires: Seniors with disabilities left behind in 2-day power outageElected officials and PG&E customers have complained bitterly over the utility’s lack of communication and inability to provide real-time estimates of when power would be back on.CanadaOct 31, 2019
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California wildfires: nursing home evacuates residents with just minutes to spare"There was one moment when I could see nothing but dark smoke and I was like, 'We're going to die,''' said Qiana McCracken, assistant director of nursing for the facility.WorldOct 30, 2019
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B.C. electrical crews head to northern California to help fight devastating wildfiresCrews from Coquitlam-based Rokstad Power set out for northern California after the company was contacted by officials in California asking for help.CanadaOct 30, 2019
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Customers frustrated with utility as mass power outages in California continueThe California Public Utilities Commission plans to open an investigation that could result in fines against PG&E.WeatherOct 29, 2019
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