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Audit finds PG&E isn't doing enough to reduce wildfire threats in California

Original post made on Mar 25, 2022

As record-breaking drought fuels another potentially dangerous wildfire season, the state auditor reported Thursday that state officials are failing to hold California's electric utilities accountable for preventing fires.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, March 25, 2022, 12:55 PM

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Posted by Leslie Bain
a resident of Cuesta Park
on Mar 25, 2022 at 3:30 pm

Leslie Bain is a registered user.

"The audit carries no authority other than to inform the Legislature."

Not comforting, especially considering:

"The report to the California Legislature found that the new Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety approved utility companies' wildfire prevention plans even when they were "seriously deficient." "

Bottom line:

"the state auditor reported Thursday that state officials are failing to hold California's electric utilities accountable for preventing fires caused by their equipment."

What is wrong with this picture?


Posted by Johnny Yuma
a resident of Blossom Valley
on Mar 26, 2022 at 8:12 am

Johnny Yuma is a registered user.

What a shock…

I’ve notified our governor that if he doesn’t attempt to break up PG&E, this liberal will NOT vote for him. Enough is enough.


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