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PG&E Guilty Plea In 2018 Camp Fire

Wednesday, June 17, 2020 | Sacramento, CA
Photo by Kindra Britt

The playground at Paradise Elementary School after the Camp Fire raged through Paradise in November 2018.

Photo by Kindra Britt

California's biggest utility company Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) pleaded guilty Tuesday to involuntary manslaughter for the deaths of 84 people in the 2018 Camp Fire.

The company will be fined millions of dollars, but no executives or employees are expected to face any prison time. The Camp Fire resulted in some $16.5 billions of dollars in property damage and left PG&E defamed and bankrupt.

We take a closer look at the guilty plea, what’s next and how one former Paradise resident is adjusting. 

Today's Guests:

  • Former substitute teacher and Air Force veteran Kasey Gibbs talks about his experience with the 2018 Camp Fire and how it has since impact his life

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