> Problem is, the state has shrublands and, grasslands and forests which historically have been prone to natural fires. Fires happen. People also like building

> Problem is, the state has shrublands and, grasslands and forests which historically have been prone to natural fires. Fires happen. People also like building and living in these areas. < The rainy season in California is shrinking and becoming more erratic due to climate change. Temperatures in the fall are at record highs and winds are above average turning small/ manageable fires into unstoppable hellstorms that cover 10s of thousands of acres and travel at 20mph+. We're 10+ years into this and PG&E has been allowed to increase their rates to mitigate fire risks, but instead of using that money to increase maintenance and modernize, PG&E cut big fat checks to shareholders. Other power companies in similar areas such as SMUD haven't had similar fire issues because they haven't neglected maintenance. PG&E management has failed the public by letting their infrastructure turn into a massive risk. They've failed their customers by delivering un-reliable & unsafe service. They've failed their shareholders by creating a massive-unrecoverable liability. PG&E management needs to get replaced all the way to the board level.