PG&E Criminal Case Over Deadly 2020 Fire Cleared to Go to Trial

California state judge finds prosecutors have sufficient evidence to take utility to trial over Zogg Fire, in which four people died, more than 200 structures burned and more than 50,000 acres were consumed in Shasta and Tehama counties, according to spokesperson for Shasta County District Attorney.

• Among the charges PG&E is facing are four counts of involuntary manslaughter and three counts of recklessly starting a fire, spokesperson said in statement
• Company is scheduled to be arraigned at a Feb. 15 hearing, when judge may set a trial date according to statement
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