How much will PacifiCorp pay to resolve wildfire claims?

PacifiCorp will pay $575 million to settle claims related to six wildfires.

What caused the wildfires that PacifiCorp is settling for?

Claims allege that PacifiCorp's electrical lines negligently started the six wildfires.

Where did the wildfires that PacifiCorp is settling for occur?

The six wildfires that PacifiCorp is settling for occurred in Oregon and California.

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PacifiCorp to Pay $575M Over Wildfire Damages

21 Feb

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Summary

PacifiCorp will pay $575 million to resolve federal wildfire claims.
The settlement covers six wildfires across Oregon and California.
The utility's electrical lines are accused of negligently starting the fires.

PacifiCorp to Pay $575M Over Wildfire Damages

PacifiCorp, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, has reached a $575 million settlement with the U.S. government. This agreement resolves claims related to six wildfires that scorched nearly 290,000 acres of federal land in Oregon and California.

The fires, which occurred during Labor Day weekend in 2020 and July 2022, are alleged to have been started by PacifiCorp's electrical lines. The settlement aims to provide fair compensation to taxpayers for significant firefighting expenses and the loss of natural resources.

This resolution comes as PacifiCorp faces ongoing wildfire litigation. The utility has denied liability in agreeing to the settlement. Funds from the settlement will support restoration efforts on the burned federal lands.

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