According to Gov. Brown, California needs resources to prevent the wildfires and invest in managing vegetation and forests. The state’s congressional delegation is seeking additional $4.4 billion in wildfire relief funds.
The U.S. Forest Service recently estimated that the number of dead trees in California reached 129 million. Dead trees raise fire risks.
In a recent statement, PG&E said it is committed to spending significant resources to removing dead trees throughout its service areas.
“PG&E supports this as a good, next step, and we know there is more to do,” the state’s largest utility, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., said in a statement. The utility company also supports the new fire-safety regulations. PG&E described it as “good, next step” and acknowledged the fact that “there is more to do.”
