PG&E installs 1,500 miles of underground power lines to reduce wildfire risk

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced it has reached a milestone of installing 1,500 miles of underground power lines as part of its wildfire prevention efforts, FOX40 reported.

The undergrounding program began in 2021 and focuses on high fire-threat districts across Northern and Central California, including areas that affect Sacramento and surrounding communities.

By moving power lines underground, PG&E aims to reduce the risk of wildfire ignitions caused by electrical equipment, a significant concern in the region.

This effort is part of broader wildfire safety measures that are critical to protecting residents and infrastructure in fire-prone areas of California.