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Dixie Fire Sparked By Tree Contacting PG&E Equipment, Cal Fire Confirms

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Dixie Fire was caused by a tree hitting electrical distribution lines. PG&E has been blamed for several of California's largest and deadliest wildfires. The Butte County district attorney's office will determine whether criminal charges should be filed. Shasta and Tehama counties have sued the utility alleging negligence.

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The Independent

PG&E blamed for massive Northern California wildfire

State fire officials say Pacific Gas & Electric power lines sparked last summer’s Dixie Fire in Northern California that swept through five counties and burned more than 1,300 homes and other buildings

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Tree touching PG&E power line sparked California's Dixie wildfire, investigation finds

- California's second largest ever wildfire, which scorched just under 100,000 acres last year, was sparked by a tree coming in contact with cables operated by Pacific Gas and Electric power utility, state authorities said https://files.ctctusercontent.com/fac05d5d601/9a535be5-0634-487a-9cb1-5cdf4a42acc6.pdf?rdr=true on Tuesday. The cause of the fire was identified west of Cresta Dam,

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

PG&E blamed for massive Northern California wildfire

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric power lines sparked last summer's Dixie Fire in Northern California that swept through five counties and burned more than 1,300 homes and other buildings, state fire officials said Tuesday.

2 years ago·United States

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USA Today

Pacific Gas and Electric lines started massive Dixie Fire in Northern California, Cal Fire says

Cal Fire officials have concluded that last summer's Dixie Fire was started by electrical lines owned by Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

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Global News

California power utility blamed for causing Dixie wildfire, 2nd largest in state history - National

The 2021 blaze was caused by a tree hitting PG&E electrical lines, according to investigators with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

2 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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CNN

California's second-largest wildfire was sparked when power lines came in contact with a tree, Cal Fire says

The Dixie Fire, the second-largest wildfire in California's history, was sparked when power lines owned by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) came into contact with a tree, fire officials said.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Dixie Fire Sparked By Tree Contacting PG&E Equipment, Cal Fire Confirms

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PG&E blamed for massive Northern California wildfire

PG&E blamed for massive Northern California wildfire

Tree touching PG&E power line sparked California's Dixie wildfire, investigation finds

Tree touching PG&E power line sparked California's Dixie wildfire, investigation finds

PG&E blamed for massive Northern California wildfire

PG&E blamed for massive Northern California wildfire

Pacific Gas and Electric lines started massive Dixie Fire in Northern California, Cal Fire says

Pacific Gas and Electric lines started massive Dixie Fire in Northern California, Cal Fire says

California power utility blamed for causing Dixie wildfire, 2nd largest in state history - National

California power utility blamed for causing Dixie wildfire, 2nd largest in state history - National

California's second-largest wildfire was sparked when power lines came in contact with a tree, Cal Fire says

California's second-largest wildfire was sparked when power lines came in contact with a tree, Cal Fire says

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