The power outages Californians may have to prepare for in the future have affected education, business and everyday life
When the power went out for almost 800,000 Californians this week to prevent wildfires, it was not the first time. And many are left wondering whether it will be the last.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company cut electricity in parts of northern California on Wednesday to lower the risk of the company's equipment starting a wildfire, a tactic it warned residents about in February.The company said 98% had power restored by 10:30 p.m. local time Friday. But the week's changes, following another preventative power outage just last month, have brought outrage and upheaval.
Utility company's role in wildfires under scrutiny 04:40Re-inspect, repair or shutdownPG&E has said that it's"probable" that the company's equipment started the Camp Fire when a powerline touched nearby trees. The fire left 85 dead. In September, the company reached an $11 billion settlement with insurance companies for claims stemming from the Campfire and 2017 fires in the region.
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