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PG&E’s History with Blackouts Signaled Trouble

PG&E’s History with Blackouts Signaled Trouble

Persistent failures and broken promises that in some cases compromised public safety     By JUSTIN PRITCHARD and MICHAEL LIEDTKE Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The state senators grilling the CEO of Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. were upset — like...

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Australian Firefighters Killed in Rollover

Australian Firefighters Killed in Rollover

Two killed near Buxton     New South Wales Rural Fire Service The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) confirms that two NSW RFS volunteer firefighters have died tonight near Buxton, in south western Sydney. The deaths occurred following a vehicle rollover...

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PG&E, Governor Face Off in Bankruptcy Dispute

PG&E, Governor Face Off in Bankruptcy Dispute

$13.5 billion settlement was supposed to resolve more than $36 billion in claims from victims     By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Business Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric Co. will have to quickly overhaul a complex plan addressing more than $50...

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PG&E Scrambles to Renegotiate Wildfire Deal

PG&E Scrambles to Renegotiate Wildfire Deal

Attorneys for the fire victims so far have collectively lodged claims of about $36 billion     DAISY NGUYEN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom's opposition to Pacific Gas & Electric's restructuring plan just a week after...

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California Governor Rejects PG&E Wildfire Settlement

California Governor Rejects PG&E Wildfire Settlement

Major setback in $13.5 billion settlement     By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Business Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has rejected a $13.5 billion settlement that Pacific Gas & Electric struck just last week with thousands of people who...

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Insurance Plan Fights Overhaul Aimed at Wildfire Areas

Insurance Plan Fights Overhaul Aimed at Wildfire Areas

FAIR Plan Association sues arguing order is illegal     By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As California homeowners in wildfire-prone areas struggle to find insurance, a lawsuit filed Friday will test the state's authority to help them....

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Fuel Geysering

Fuel Geysering

Training information from STIHL     STIHL USA - For the U.S. Forest Service, chain saws are critical to the mission of fighting wildland fires. This video is provided by STIHL to assist wildland firefighters and training supervisors in managing the risk of...

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