Cal Fire’s investigators found evidence that PG&E violated a tree-trimming law requiring adequate clearance between trees and power lines. California fire authorities said Wednesday the utility’s power lines caused the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in state history. Gavin Newsom says bankrupt Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. shouldn’t get an extra six months to reorganize. California investigators on Wednesday found PG&E power lines were responsible for last year’s wildfire that killed 85 people. ——2:15 p.m.California fire authorities say Pacific Gas & Electric Co. power lines sparked the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in state history.

Source: National Post May 15, 2019 21:44 UTC