The fire burned nearly 78,000 acres and destroyed 374 structures. CAL Fire investigators have determined the cause of the Kincade Fire that started in October 2019 and burned more than 77,000 acres in Sonoma County. New principal hopes to stay close with distance learning PG&E power lines caused the destructive Kincade Fire in Sonoma County in October 2019, state fire investigators reported on Thursday.The wildfire burned 78,000 acres, destroyed 374 structures, and caused four injuries that weren’t life-threatening, the state’s Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CAL Fire, said Thursday.The results of the state investigation were revealed just a few days after PG&E emerged from a $58 billion bankruptcy triggered by a mountain of debts, including liabilities linked to a string of lethal Northern California wildfires that PG&E caused in 2015, 2017, and 2018.“CAL Fire has determined that the Kincade Fire was caused by electrical transmission lines owned and operated by Pacific Gas and Electric located northeast of Geyserville,” state fire officials said.“Tinder-dry vegetation and strong winds combined with low humidity and warm temperatures contributed to extreme rates of fire spread” in the case of the Kincade Fire, CAL Fire stated.Alarmed by the string of deadly wildfires, coming years after a fatal gas explosion in San Bruno that PG&E caused, state government officials have approved contingency plans to be able to oust PG&E as the region’s primary provider of electricity and gas services.A new law would enable California to replace PG&E with Golden State Energy, a non-profit utility if it appears that PG&E is struggling with maintenance and safety.“California must have a backstop in place to protect ratepayers and our state if PG&E does not meet the strict requirements for emerging from bankruptcy and for becoming a safe, reliable, and sustainable energy provider,” state Sen. Jerry Hill, author of the bill, SB 350, said earlier this month soon after the legislation was signed by Gov. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. Vallejo ‘packs the bus’ with donations of school supplies Gavin Newsom slams PG&E for mismanagement, greed as cause of wildfire remains under investigation CAL FIRE investigators were immediately dispatched to the Kincade Fire and began working to determine the origin and cause of the fire. Kincade Fire Caused By PG&E Equipment, Cal Fire... - Healdsburg, CA - Cal Fire investigators determined the Sonoma County wildfire that destroyed 374 homes and structures was traced to PG&E equipment. Vallejo couple making tables from spools during COVID-19 crisis Future activists showcased during kids event at Vallejo waterfront Kincade Fire: Gov. LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Cal Fire said Thursday that its investigation into the cause of the Kincade fire, which raged across Sonoma County and into southern Lake County in October, traced the origin to Pacific Gas and Electric Co. equipment. The destructive 2019 Kincade Fire, the largest fire ever to occur in Sonoma County, was caused by transmission lines owned by Pacific Gas and Electric, according to … The fire burned nearly 78,000 acres and destroyed 374 structures. Gavin Newsom.PG&E hopes that the end of the bankruptcy proceeding and what the utility says is a heightened attentiveness to safety will mark a new chapter for the embattled utility.In May of this year, the state Public Utilities Commission imposed a $1.97 billion penalty on PG&E for its role in causing the wildfires of 2017 and 2018. "After a very meticulous and thorough investigation, CAL FIRE has determined that the Kincade Fire was caused by electrical transmission lines owned and operated by Pacific Gas and Electricity (PG&E) located northeast of Geyserville," the news release said.The Kincade Fire investigative report has been forwarded to the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office.Nearly 100k children got COVID-19 in last two weeks of JulyDollar Tree, Family Dollar reverse decision to require masks at all stores, but 'request' customers wear themCAL FIRE Investigation Determines PG&E Lines Started Kincade FireShow full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. PG&E power lines caused Kincade Fire in Sonoma County: state investigation CAL FIRE said Thursday PG&E's electrical lines are responsible for igniting last year's destructive Kincade Fire in Sonoma County. The wildfire burned 78,000 acres, destroyed 374 …