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PG&E agrees to $22 million penalty deal over 2022 Mosquito fire
By Jaxon Van Derbeken at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 11, 2026
· 2 min read
Under a deal struck with state regulators, PG&E would pay $22 million in penalties for the Mosquito Fire in Placer County, without admitting any liability.
The fire, which stands as the last in a string of major wildfires involving PG&E equipment, broke out near the Oxbow Reservoir on Sept. 6,...
Key takeaway No one was injured, but the fire burned more than 75,000 acres and destroyed 78 structures – the largest single fire in the state that year.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The $22 million penalty deal between PG&E and state regulators over the 2022 Mosquito fire has significant implications for San Francisco residents, many of whom rely on the utility for their energy needs. As the city continues to grow and develop, the risk of wildfires remains a concern, particularly in areas where urban and wildland interfaces meet. The settlement's requirement for PG&E to fund an outside study of its inspection practices may lead to improved safety measures, which could benefit San Francisco's own efforts to mitigate wildfire risk. Furthermore, the resolution of allegations regarding vegetation clearance violations and unjustified canceling of repairs may prompt the city to re-examine its own protocols for managing vegetation and maintaining infrastructure. As San Francisco moves forward with its own initiatives to enhance public safety, the outcome of this settlement serves as a reminder that the city's residents are not immune to the consequences of wildfires and must remain vigilant in their efforts to prevent them.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Under a deal struck with state regulators, PG&E would pay $22 million in penalties for the Mosquito Fire in Placer County, without admitting any liability.
The fire, which stands as the last in a string of major wildfires involving PG&E equipment, broke out near the Oxbow Reservoir on Sept. 6,...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 11, 2026 by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) and curated for The San Francisco readers.
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