PG&E Says Criminal Charges to Be Dismissed in Fatal Wildfire (1)

PG&E Corp. said criminal charges stemming from a deadly 2020 wildfire will be dismissed under a settlement struck with the Shasta County District Attorney.

Under the agreement, which is subject to court approval, the California utility giant will fund $45 million to organizations working to rebuild and assist areas damaged by the Zogg Fire, which state investigators determined was caused by a tree falling on a PG&E power line. PG&E will also pay a $5 million civil penalty to Shasta County, the company said. The utility committed to a number of efforts to reduce wildfire risk as well. Separately, California ...