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California's PG&E to avoid criminal charges in settlements over two major wildfires

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PG&E won't be criminally charged for its involvement in igniting the 2019 Kincade fire. The utility has until the summer to pay people initially left homeless in the Dixie fire. PG&E pleaded guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter in the 2018 Camp Fire in California.

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Reuters

California's PG&E to avoid criminal charges in settlements over two major wildfires

By Kanishka Singh - California utility PG&E Corp has reached settlement agreements with district attorneys representing Northern California counties to avoid prosecution over two major wildfires, with the company agreeing to pay $55 million. "As a result of these agreements, no criminal charges will be filed in the Dixie Fire (2021), and the criminal complaint regarding the Kincade

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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IBTimes

California's PG&E To Avoid Criminal Charges In Settlements Over Two Major Wildfires

California utility PG&E Corp has reached settlement agreements with district attorneys representing Northern California counties to avoid prosecution over two major wildfires, with the company agreeing to pay $55 million.

2 years ago·United States

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UPI

PG&E avoids criminal charges for role in Dixie, Kincade wildfires

Pacific Gas and Electric Company won't be criminally charged for its involvement in igniting the 2019 Kincade fire and the 2021 Dixie fires, a group of California district attorneys announced Monday.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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Times of San Diego

PG&E Avoids Criminal Charges, Will Pay $55 Million in NorCal Wildfire Lawsuits

Burned vehicles are seen after the passing of the Dixie Fire near the town of Canyondam in August 2021. REUTERS/Fred GreavesPacific Gas & Electric has reached settlement agreements with district attorneys representing Northern California counties to avoid prosecution over two major wildfires, with the company agreeing to pay $55 million.“As a result of these agreements, no criminal charges will be filed in the Dixie Fire (2021), and the criminal…

2 years ago·San Diego County, United States

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Fox Business

PG&E agrees to $55M deal over California wildfires, escaping criminal prosecution

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. agreed to a $55 million settlement with six California counties over the devastation brought by the Kincade and Dixie fires, meaning the company escapes criminal probes over its operations.

2 years ago·United States

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The National Desk

PG&E avoids criminal charges in California Dixie Fire as part of settlement

REDDING, Calif. (KRCR) – Pacific Gas and Electric Company has avoided criminal charges related to its role in starting the Dixie and Kincade fires as part of a settlement with California prosecutors. The District Attorneys of Plumas, Lassen, Tehama, Shasta and Butte Counties on Monday announced they have reached a settlement with PG&E over that company’s responsibility for the 2021 Dixie Fire.

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California's PG&E to avoid criminal charges in settlements over two major wildfires

California's PG&E to avoid criminal charges in settlements over two major wildfires

California's PG&E To Avoid Criminal Charges In Settlements Over Two Major Wildfires

California's PG&E To Avoid Criminal Charges In Settlements Over Two Major Wildfires

PG&E avoids criminal charges for role in Dixie, Kincade wildfires

PG&E avoids criminal charges for role in Dixie, Kincade wildfires

PG&E Avoids Criminal Charges, Will Pay $55 Million in NorCal Wildfire Lawsuits

PG&E Avoids Criminal Charges, Will Pay $55 Million in NorCal Wildfire Lawsuits

PG&E agrees to $55M deal over California wildfires, escaping criminal prosecution

PG&E agrees to $55M deal over California wildfires, escaping criminal prosecution

PG&E avoids criminal charges in California Dixie Fire as part of settlement

PG&E avoids criminal charges in California Dixie Fire as part of settlement

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