Investigators from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection have determined that the deadliest wildfire in state history was sparked by PG&E power lines.
Investigators from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection have determined that the Camp Fire, the deadliest fire in the state's history, was sparked by power lines, the agency announced Wednesday.
The inferno killed 85 people, scorched 153,336 acres and destroyed 18,804 structures, according to Cal Fire. The strong wings, warm temperatures and"tinder dry" conditions of the vegetation allowed the fire to spread at extreme rates, the press release states. In February, PG&E admitted that one of its power lines was the"probable cause" of the blaze, ABC San Francisco station KGO reported.
The company then filed for bankruptcy, expressing doubt that it would be able to remain in business after a $6.9 billion loss in 2018 as a result of the wildfire, according to the local station.
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