PG&E Cuts Power To 24,000 Customers To Reduce Wildfire Risk

PG&E temporarily cut power to 24,000 customers in Northern California due to increased fire risk from dry and windy conditions. After the weather improved, PG&E planned to inspect power lines and restore power within 24 to 48 hours, advising customers to prepare for longer outages. PG&E's power lines have been linked to major wildfires, including the 2018 Camp Fire. The company recently settled for $11 billion over its role in these fires, following a previous $1 billion settlement with California cities and counties.

Why did PG&E decide to cut power for 24,000 customers in Northern California?

• Due to a scheduled maintenance

• Because of dry and windy conditions increasing fire risk

• To reduce electricity consumption

• To prevent theft of electricity

What did PG&E plan to do after the dangerous weather conditions passed?

• Increase electricity rates

• Build new power stations

• Visually inspect all power lines

• Install new power lines

Which wildfire was PG&E's power lines found responsible for?

• The 2020 Creek Fire

• The 2019 Kincade Fire

• The 2017 Thomas Fire

• The 2018 Camp Fire

How much did PG&E agree to pay in the settlement earlier this month?

• $20 billion

• $15 billion

• $11 billion

• $5 billion

In June, how much did PG&E agree to pay to settle claims with California cities and counties?

• $1 billion

• $3 billion

• $500 million

• $2 billion