DURHAM — Gas lines struck while excavating has proven to be an ongoing problem in Butte County, occasionally causing strain on both fire departments and PG&E.

PG&E and Cal Fire-Butte County teamed up to provide details on the 811 program, a number the public can call to have their gas lines identified and marked before a digging project, as well as a demonstration on how PG&E finds and marks lines. PG&E public information officer Paul Moreno said there have been 17 lines struck from digging within Butte County in 2025 so far.

“We do ask that if you are doing any excavation on your property, to call 811 at least two business days in advance,” said PG&E public information officer Paul Moreno. “An underground service alert will then notify the utilities that have underground facilities in t

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