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PG&E trying a new tactic in power cuts to prevent wildfires

by Associated Press
| September 8, 2020 1:03 PM

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The nation's largest utility said Tuesday it is executing smarter and shorter power shutoffs after receiving widespread criticism last year when it turned off electricity to 2 million people to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires.

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