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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

California judge dismisses criminal charges against PG&E in 2020 fatal fire

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A California judge on Wednesday dismissed all charges against Pacific Gas & Electric in connection to a 2020 fatal wildfire sparked by its equipment that destroyed hundreds of homes and killed four people, including an 8-year-old child.

The utility also reached a $50 million settlement agreement with the Shasta County District Attorney's Office, officials from both announced in separate statements.

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