PacifiCorp Reaches $575 Million Settlement With Federal Government Over Major Wildfires in Oregon and California
PacifiCorp will pay $575 million to the U.S. government to settle claims related to six major wildfires in Oregon and California from 2020 and 2022.Summary
PacifiCorp has reached a $575 million settlement with the federal government to resolve claims stemming from six wildfires that occurred in Oregon and California in 2020 and 2022. The settlement covers damages related to the 242 Fire, Echo Mountain Complex Fire, Archie Creek Fire, South Obenchain Fire, Slater Fire, and McKinney Fire, which collectively burned nearly 290,000 acres of federal land. Funds from the settlement will be used to cover firefighting costs and restore damaged land managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. This follows a previous $150 million settlement with over 1,400 Oregon wildfire victims in November. PacifiCorp maintains its denial of liability, stating that the settlement resolves allegations only, and no determination of liability has been made.
(Source：Daily Tidings)