Government,
Environmental & Energy,
Criminal
Aug. 2, 2021
Shasta County DA says PG&E criminally liable for Zogg Fire
Zogg Fire, which burned over 56,000 acres last September. District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett said she has not made a final decision on the nature of the charges, but plans to make a filing before the anniversary of the fire, which broke out last Sept. 27, burned 56,000 acres and killed four people.
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is facing possible charges in Shasta County after District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett determined the utility company is criminally liable for the Zogg Fire, which burned more than 56,000 acres last September.
In an announcement published on Facebook, the DA said she has not made a final decision on the nature of the charges, but plans to make a filing decision before the anniversary of the fire.
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