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Potter Valley Fire: The Hornet’s Nest
June 24, 2019
The Potter Valley Fire, also known as the Mendocino Complex Fire is one of the most notable among the string of massive and destructive wildfires that hit California in 2018, comparable only to the butte county camp fire. It will eventually become the largest wildfire complex in California’s recorded history....... Read more »
The California Alder Wildfire
June 23, 2019
Most people view wildfires as deadly no thanks in part to the news media who prefer to highlight those that are frighteningly destructive and deadly. However, there are instances when ecological fire or wildfires are beneficial because of its positive contribution to the ecosystem both within the burn area and...... Read more »
Eden Wildfire
June 22, 2019
The Eden Fire is one of the recorded wildfire incidents in California in 2018., located within Sequioa National Park. Unlike the butte county camp fire, the Eden fire was ignited naturally by lightning on October 4, 2018 as a series of thunderstorms passed through the park during the first week...... Read more »
Nurse Fire
June 21, 2019
The California Nurse Fire Incident The Nurse Fire Incident refers to the blaze that broke out on the same date as the Butte County Camp Fire, November 8, 2018. On that Thursday at around 12 pm in Solano County, CA, a brush fire would erupt into a deadly blaze. This...... Read more »
Butte County Camp Fire: Everything You Need to Know
June 20, 2019
7 months ago the Camp Fire in Butte County left Paradise and the surrounding towns in chaos, but you know that. What this article is meant to cover, are the things that you don’t know: what really happened, is PG&E really to blame, and will victims be able to sue...... Read more »
PG&E Creates $105 Million Wildfire Assistance Fund To Help Fire Survivors
May 23, 2019
CALIFORNIA – In a press release, PG&E Spokesperson Paul Moreno announced that PG&E worked with a bankruptcy court to create a $105 million emergency housing fund to benefit survivors of the Camp Fire and the 2017 Northern California wildfires. According to Moreno, The Wildfire Assistance Program targets uninsured people and...... Read more »
PG&E creates $105 million wildfire assistance fund to help fire survivors
May 22, 2019: “CALIFORNIA – In a press release, PG&E Spokesperson Paul Moreno announced that PG&E worked with a bankruptcy court to create a $105 million emergency housing fund to benefit survivors of the Camp Fire and the 2017 Northern California wildfires.” Continue reading on www.actionnewsnow.com
Cal Fire investigation determines PG&E lines caused Camp Fire
May 15, 2019
May 15, 2019: “SACRAMENTO — Cal Fire investigators officially announced the cause of the Camp Fire today in a press release. Sparking Pacific Gas & Electric lines in Pulga, and a second ignition source near Concow and Rim roads were determined to have started the deadly Camp Fire on Nov....... Read more »
District Attorney says PG&E equipment started Camp Fire, not yet sure if it was a crime
May 3, 2019
May 3, 2019: “District Attorney Mike Ramsey says all other causes have been ruled out, but investigators are still trying to determine whether charges as serious as manslaughter could apply.” Continue reading on abc10.com
PG&E proposes $235 million in bonuses for 2019 despite wildfire-linked bankruptcy
March 12, 2019
Federal judge: PG&E “unsafe” actions, “dismal” prevention, caused wildfires; orders suspension of dividends to shareholders Mar. 7, 2019: “PG&E, despite filing for a bankruptcy linked to potential liabilities from lethal wildfires in 2017 and 2018, has urged a judge to approve $235 million in bonuses during 2019 for thousands of...... Read more »