PG&E electrical equipment sparked massive Dixie Fire in California, investigation finds

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection announced Tuesday that last year's devastating Dixie Fire began when a tree came in contact with an electrical line owned and operated by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The blaze, which started on July 13, was one of the largest fires ever recorded in the state.

Cal Fire has been investigating the cause of the Dixie Fire for months. The fire burned 963,309 acres across Butte, Plumas, Lassen, Shasta and Tehama County, destroyed 1,329 structures and left 95 damaged. The fire burned for more than 100 days until it was finally 100% contained on October 25.

Last year, PG&E acknowledged that its equipment may have been to blame for the Dixie Fire.