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WILDFIRE-RELATED CONTINGENCIES (Losses For Claims) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2022
2019 Kincade fire |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Loss accrual, beginning balance |  | $ 769
Accrued Losses | $ 150 | 150
Payments |  | (18)
Loss accrual, ending balance |  | 901
2020 Zogg fire |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Loss accrual, beginning balance |  | 211
Accrued Losses |  | 0
Payments |  | (137)
Loss accrual, ending balance |  | 74
2021 Dixie fire |  |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |  |
Loss accrual, beginning balance |  | 1,150
Accrued Losses |  | 0
Payments |  | (32)
Loss accrual, ending balance |  | $ 1,118

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