Baron & Budd Investigating Claims Regarding Losses Sustained in Butte Wildfire
October 07 2015 - 5:08PM
Business Wire
More than 70,000 Acres, Nearly 500 Homes Destroyed
The Butte Wildfire caused catastrophic damage in Amador and
Calaveras counties, causing three deaths, destroying more than
70,000 acres and more than 950 structures, including 475 homes. The
national law firm of Baron & Budd is investigating claims
against Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) after allegations the
company contributed to the damage by failing to clear vegetation.
According to a report that appeared on the website of KCRA-TV, a
tree may have come in contact with a PG&E power line, sparking
the blaze.
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"We are saddened by the tragic loss of
life and the destruction of property caused by this devastating
fire," said Scott Summy, head of Baron & Budd's Environmental
Litigation Group. "Our attorneys will be ready to fight for the
rights of people who were harmed due to alleged negligence on the
part of Pacific Gas and Electric." (Photo: Business Wire)
The fire began on September 9, 2015 and authorities announced on
October 2, 2015 that it had been contained. The Los Angeles Times
reported there were 3 confirmed deaths and approximately 13,000
residents were displaced. Capitol Public Radio reported that the
Butte Wildfire was the seventh most damaging blaze in California
history.
PG&E was previously found guilty of 739 counts of negligence
in 1997 after several tree-trimming violations helped contribute to
a wildfire in the Sierra that occurred in 1994. The fire was
responsible for the destruction of 12 homes near the California
town of Rough and Ready.
“We are saddened by the tragic loss of life and the destruction
of property caused by this devastating fire,” said Scott Summy,
head of Baron & Budd’s Environmental Litigation Group. “Our
attorneys will be ready to fight for the rights of people who were
harmed due to alleged negligence on the part of Pacific Gas and
Electric.”
If you suffered loss of property or other damages due to the
Butte Wildfire, the national law firm of Baron & Budd may be
able to help. Contact us by calling 1 (866) 700-8994 to learn
more.
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