PG&E not trimming power line easements has resulted in previous findings of culpability for fires.
http://m.sfgate.com/news/article/PG-E-power-lines-explored-as-possible-cause-of-12270749.php
Heard the same thing this time PG&E - there will be a lot of liability for property and death on this one if that is true - Norcals get to pay higher rates due to PG&E not trimming trees
Notice how there has been almost no news about what started the big burn in Napa. A pal in Southern Calif says the local news is suggesting illegal pot growers started at least one of the major fires.