CLEAN : California fires: Governor calls out greed mismanagement of utility companies

The video discusses recent fires in California, highlighting the impact on residents and the role of utility companies in managing power outages. It critiques the focus on shareholders over public safety and calls for modernizing the grid. The fires this year are compared to previous years, noting they are slightly above average but not as severe as past incidents.

What major event is causing stress in Northern California?

• A severe drought

• A flood

• The Kincaid fire

• An earthquake

How many customers are potentially affected by the power outages?

• 200,000

• 100,000

• 300,000

• 400,000

What is the main criticism of the utility companies?

• They focus too much on renewable energy

• They prioritize shareholders over public safety

• They have too many employees

• They charge too little for electricity

How do the fires this year compare to previous years?

• They are below average

• They are the worst in history

• They are slightly above average

• They are much more severe

Which past fire is mentioned as being more severe than this year's fires?

• The Woolsey Fire

• The Kincaid Fire

• The Getty Fire

• The San Diego Fire