PG&E to Move, 10,000 Miles
of Power Lines, Underground in
Wildfire-Prone Areas.
PG&E's intent is to prevent its electrical
grid from sparking additional wildfires.
PG&E's intent is to prevent its..
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The Northern California utility this week announced its intentions to move 10,000 miles of lines underground — after its above-ground infrastructure has been blamed for sparking several massive..
At an event inn Chico, Pacific Gas and Electric announced Wednesday a multi-year effort to bury power lines in areas of the state where the wildfire risk is the highest. Anne Makovec reports.
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