May 6th, 2013
08:22 PM ET

CA to fine PG&E $2.25B for pipeline failure

The state of California is set to fine Pacific Gas and Electric Company $2.25 billion for the deadly San Bruno, California, pipeline rupture in September 2010.

The Safety and Enforcement Division of the California Public Utilities Commission recommended the penalty for three cases arising from the Sept. 9, 2010, incident, which killed eight people and destroyed dozens of homes.
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  1. vikingwoman

    I remember pics of the crater! Definitely worth $2.25 bil!!

    May 6, 2013 at 11:18 pm | Report abuse |
  2. Pete

    I remember when this explosion in California took place..Makes yah wonder when at home what's really under your tail besides the floor...You see accidents all the time when utilities hit pipes nobody knows about and all hell breaks loose again makes yah think who's really out there that's competent that's all!!

    May 9, 2013 at 9:03 am | Report abuse |
  3. Fitness Events NYC

    I would agree, there needs to be a fine paid by PG&E, it is unacceptable.

    January 30, 2014 at 8:57 pm | Report abuse |
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