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PG&E Pays $22M After Mosquito Fire | Oakland News
PG&E’s slapped with a $22 million tab for the deadly 2022 Mosquito Fire—$21 million goes straight to California’s General Fund, while $1 million funds an independent audit of PG&E’s own inspection teams. The fire, sparked by faulty PG&E equipment, burned 76,000 acres and destroyed 78 homes. This isn’t just a fine—it’s a wake-up call forcing PG&E to overhaul its safety checks, all paid for by the company, not ratepayers. Accountability is now the name of the game, with the real test being whether these changes prevent future disasters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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