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PG&E extends deadline for filing wildfire claims

Claims must be filed no later than Dec. 31, 2019.

SAN FRANCISCO — PG&E is extending the deadline to file claims from people impacted by wildfires caused by the utility's faulty power lines. 

Claims can be made for Northern California fires that happened before Jan. 29, 2019, PG&E's bankruptcy filing date. A Proof of Claim must be filed in PG&E's Chapter 11 cases and received no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, PG&E announced Wednesday. 

"PG&E remains focused on ensuring fire victims and creditors are compensated fairly and expeditiously through the Chapter 11 process," the utility said in a press release.

Claims can be filed in three ways.

Online

Claims can be submitted electronically at www.pgewildfireinfo.com by selecting the “Submit a Claim” tab. 

Mail

Fire claims may be filed by U.S. mail to the court-appointed claims and noticing agent. Forms must be received at the below address by Dec. 31: 

PG&E Corporation Claims Processing Center

c/o Prime Clerk LLC 

Grand Central Station 

P.O. Box 4850 

New York, NY 10163-4850 

In-person

Fire claims may be submitted in person at the following PG&E Claim Service Centers Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except for public holidays. 

350 Salem Street, Chico, CA 95928

231 "D" Street, Marysville, CA 95901 

1850 Soscol Avenue, Suite 105, Napa, CA 94559 

1567 Huntoon Street, Oroville, CA 95965 

3600 Meadow View Road, Redding, CA 96002

111 Stony Circle, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 

For complete details on who is eligible to file a claim, how to file a claim, the Proof of Claim form and other information, visit www.pgewildfireinfo.com or call the toll-free information line at (844) 627-5328. 

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