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Which part of the world suffered huge wildfires in 2018 as a result of a Pacific Gas and Electric power line being struck by a falling tree, resulting in the power company having to settle very large compensation claims?
Suggested Answer: C
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Recriminations continue to fly regarding the annual fires in California, which often result in destruc-tion of woodland, homes and often with loss of life. These seasonal fires have become significantly larger, although less numerous, in the past few decades, with dramatic and devastating effect.
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Billye
10 months ago
Really? I thought it was just a rumor.
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Timothy
11 months ago
Totally agree, those wildfires were devastating!
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Abel
11 months ago
It was California in 2018.
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Sherell
11 months ago
Yup, California's been hit hard by wildfires lately.
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Kaycee
11 months ago
PG&E had to pay a ton in settlements!
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Na
11 months ago
I thought it was California too, but I’m a bit confused since other places have wildfires as well.
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Janella
12 months ago
I vaguely recall something about a power line causing fires, but I can't remember if it was California or somewhere else.
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Brittni
12 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like it could be California. I think I saw a similar question about wildfires before.
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Lamonica
1 year ago
I remember reading about wildfires in California, especially in 2018. I think that’s the right answer.
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Frederica
1 year ago
I think the answer is California. The details about the Pacific Gas and Electric power line being struck by a tree and resulting in large compensation claims sound familiar to me. I'm fairly confident in that answer.
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Craig
1 year ago
Ugh, I'm drawing a blank on this one. I know there were major wildfires in 2018, but I can't remember the details about the power line incident. I'll have to guess and hope for the best.
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Norah
1 year ago
Okay, let me try to break this down. The question is asking about a specific incident involving a Pacific Gas and Electric power line, so that narrows it down. I'm leaning towards California, but I'll double-check my notes just to be sure.
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Margart
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure about this one. I know there were major wildfires in different parts of the world in 2018, but I can't recall the specific details about the power line incident. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Domitila
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a pretty straightforward question. I'm pretty confident that the answer is California, since that's where the Pacific Gas and Electric power line incident happened.
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Glenn
1 year ago
I'd say the wildfires in Indonesia are quite concerning as well, but this specific question is clearly about the incident in California. A) is the way to go, no doubt.
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Mari
1 year ago
Yes, it was a devastating situation for many people in California.
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Luis
1 year ago
A) California
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Jolanda
1 year ago
Definitely, California was hit hard by those wildfires.
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Shakira
1 year ago
A) California
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Francisca
1 year ago
You know, I heard they're actually considering renaming California to 'Flamingfornia' at this point. Seems fitting, am I right? Haha, but for real, A) is the correct answer.
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Genevieve
1 year ago
C'mon, Alaska? Really? That's just ridiculous. Everyone knows the West Coast of the US, particularly California, has been the hotspot for major wildfires lately. A) is the only logical answer here.
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Sharee
1 year ago
B) China
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Merilyn
1 year ago
I agree, California has definitely been in the news for wildfires.
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Malcolm
1 year ago
A) California
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Lonny
1 year ago
I agree, California has had its fair share of wildfires in recent years. Hopefully, the power company learned their lesson and will be more diligent about maintenance and safety going forward.
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Tayna
1 year ago
Well, it's obvious that the answer is A) California. I remember reading about the devastating wildfires there caused by that PG&E power line incident. Terrible situation, really.
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Hana
1 year ago
California was hit hard by those wildfires, it was a tough time for the residents there.
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Precious
1 year ago
Yes, you're right. It was a tragic event that caused so much destruction.
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Theola
1 year ago
I also think it's A) California, the power company had to pay a huge amount in compensation for the damages caused by the wildfires.
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Talia
1 year ago
I agree with Glendora, the wildfires in California were widely reported and caused a lot of damage.
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Glendora
2 years ago
I think it's A) California because I remember hearing about the devastating wildfires there in 2018.
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Kimbery
2 years ago
A) California