PG&E to file for bankruptcy following devastating California wildfires

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The energy company could be held liable for more than $30 billion.

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I'm confused... Trump said it was California's fault for 'mismanaging' forests so it has to be true. Someone must have forgotten to like, paint all California vegetation with flame retardant 😤.

AGBecerra Please file murder charges against PG&E executives despite their BK. Thank you!!!!!

Remember the good ol days when public utilities were owned by THE PUBLIC and not investors who only care about profits?

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