PG&E settles criminal charges for deadly 2020 wildfires.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has agreed to pay $50 million and follow certain commitments to drop criminal charges related to the deadly 2020 Zogg Fire in California, according to the Shasta County District Attorney's Office. The fire, which killed four people and burned more than 56,000 acres, was sparked by a pine tree contacting PG&E electrical lines. The settlement comes after PG&E faced 11 charges, including four felony counts of involuntary manslaughter and three felony counts of recklessly starting a fire. The $50 million payment will help fund fire services and prevention in Shasta County and memorials for the four people who died.