News Companies offer state $12 million settlement for role in Canyon fire By 13StarsManager - February 8, 2012 0 315 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Sprint, AT&T and Verizon Wireless have agreed to pay $12 million total in civil penalties for their role in overloading telephone poles that blew over and caused the 2007 Malibu Canyon fire. Photo by Cott Palamor Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading... Related