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California’s catch-22: Who should pay when utilities’ power lines cause wildfires?

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Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking legislators to limit utilities' liability if their equipment ignites fires. Meanwhile SoCal Edison's tower is blamed for the deadly Eaton fire.

First report: Utilities threaten action if lawmakers fail to cut their wildfire liability risk — latimes.com, 6d