PG&E officials say they are implementing additional wildfire prevention and safety efforts. PG&E announced Monday that it plans to inspect 5,500 miles of transmission lines along with other safety precautions intended to further reduce wildfire threats.
The utility is also appointing Aaron Johnson, currently vice president of Electric Operations, as the company's Rebuilding Officer. He will oversee the longer-term rebuilding efforts in the fire-impacted area in Butte County.