PG&E discovers damaged equipment at ignition site of Camp Fire

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
New details are emerging about last month's deadly Camp Fire in Butte County.

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PG&E informed state regulators in a letter Tuesday night it discovered electrical equipment that was damaged around the same time the fire started.
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That included bullet holes in a downed power pole and a fallen hook.

The East Bay Times also reports PG&E found worn-out parts too.

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The fire claimed the lives of 86 people and burned more than 153,000 acres.

You can read the full letter from PG&E here.

See more stories, photos and videos on the Camp Fire here.
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