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WILDFIRE-RELATED CONTINGENCIES (Losses For Claims) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
2019 Kincade fire |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |
Loss accrual, beginning balance | $ 650
Accrued Losses | 0
Payments | (50)
Loss accrual, ending balance | 600
2020 Zogg fire |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |
Loss accrual, beginning balance | 32
Accrued Losses | 0
Payments | (6)
Loss accrual, ending balance | 26
2021 Dixie fire |
Loss Contingency Accrual [Roll Forward] |
Loss accrual, beginning balance | 1,131
Accrued Losses | 0
Payments | (340)
Loss accrual, ending balance | $ 791

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