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Pacific Gas & Electric faces scrutiny after recent wildfires and outages in California, highlighting its long history of safety and environmental issues.

Stories involving Pacific Gas and Electric

Gas Explosion in Hayward

A gas line explosion in Hayward, California, caused by construction damage, injured six people and damaged multiple homes. PG&E confirmed the gas line was damaged by a third-party crew, leading to a large blast and fire. Emergency services responded quickly, and investigations are ongoing.

Building Collapse in Trévoux Kills Two Children

A gas explosion in a well-maintained four-storey building in Trévoux, France, caused a collapse that injured at least 13 people and killed two children. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with investigations suggesting the explosion was likely accidental. Over 70 residents have been displaced.

San Francisco Power Outage Disrupts City

A fire at a PG&E substation in San Francisco caused a blackout affecting over 130,000 residents. Power was gradually restored, but transit and services remain disrupted. The outage, linked to a history of previous fires, highlights ongoing infrastructure vulnerabilities.

Waymo Service Suspended in SF After Traffic Disruptions

Waymo temporarily halted its autonomous ride-hailing service in San Francisco after its vehicles caused traffic jams during a power outage. The outage affected thousands of residents, and the vehicles were seen stalled at intersections, contributing to gridlock. Service is expected to resume once conditions improve.