Investigators Say PG&E Failed To Regularly Inspect Aging Equipment

The transcript discusses PG&E's failure to maintain its power lines, leading to the deadly campfire. A report by the California Public Utilities Commission highlights systemic issues within PG&E, including a lack of inspections since 2001 on a tower that sparked the fire. PG&E acknowledges the findings and has since increased its inspection efforts.

What was the primary reason for the deadly campfire according to the report?

• Natural causes

• Timely inspections by PG&E

• Regular maintenance of power lines

• Systemic problems within PG&E

What specific issue was found with the tower that started the campfire?

• It had a worn hook that was not spotted

• It was inspected annually

• It was newly constructed

• It was made of non-conductive materials

How long had it been since PG&E employees last inspected the tower involved in the campfire?

• Since 2010

• Since 2001

• Since 2015

• Since 1995

What action did PG&E take after the 2017 and 2018 fires?

• Increased power line usage

• Carried out additional precautionary inspections

• Ignored the investigation findings

• Reduced the number of inspections

How did PG&E respond to the investigation's findings?

• They denied the findings

• They accepted the findings and offered condolences

• They ignored the report

• They blamed natural disasters