PG&E pays $50 million in settlement, avoids criminal charges for Zogg Fire ignited by falling tree

PG&E will fund $45 million in contributions to organizations helping rebuild communities affected by the fire.
PG&E agrees to take actions aimed at reducing wildfire risks, including improving vegetation management and installing line sensors.
Criminal charges against PG&E for the 2020 Zogg Fire that killed four people and destroyed hundreds of homes have been dropped.
The fire started when a pine tree fell onto PG&E power lines in Shasta County.
PG&E settled related civil charges for $50 million, with $5 million paid as a penalty to Shasta County.