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WILDFIRE-RELATED CONTINGENCIES (District Attorneys Offices Investigations) (Details) - Pacific Gas & Electric Co - Complaints Brought By Butte County District Attorney - Loss from Wildfires $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Settlement agreement term | 4 years
Settlement expense | $ 1.5

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