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 is the significance of the number 300,000 in the context of the text?

What does the speaker imply about the focus of utility companies over the years?