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Environmental & Energy

Jan. 23, 2023

PG&E sued by Placer, El Dorado counties over Mosquito Fire

The case was filed by Placer and El Dorado counties, saying that last year’s 2022 Mosquito Fire, which damaged 78 structures and dozens of homes, broke out because the utility had not properly maintained its power lines.

PG&E sued by Placer, El Dorado counties over Mosquito Fire
Firefighters head out to battle the Mosquito Fire near Foresthill on Sept. 10, 2022. New York Times News Service

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. has been hit with another lawsuit saying it had a role in a wildfire.

The case was filed by Placer and El Dorado counties, saying that last year’s 2022 Mosquito Fire, which damaged 78 structures and dozens of homes, broke out because the utility had not properly maintained its power lines.

The lawsuit was filed Wednesday, the same day that PG&E appeared for the beginning of a pre...

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