Cal-FIRE investigators have determined the cause of last summer’s 963,309-acre Dixie Fire which started on July 13th and destroyed 1,329 structures in Butte, Plumas, Lassen, Shasta and Tehama counties.
On January 4th Cal-FIRE released a statement saying, “After a meticulous and thorough investigation, Cal-FIRE has determined that the Dixie Fire was caused by
a tree contacting electrical distribution lines owned and operated by Pacific Gas and Electric located west of Cresta Dam.”
The investigative report has been forwarded to the Butte County District Attorney’s Office and all inquiries regarding the report will be referred to the Butte County D.A. at 1.530.538.7411.
“Californians must remain vigilant and be prepared for wildfire.”
For more information on how to be prepared, visit www.readyforwildfire.org or www.fire.ca.gov.
