SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * PacifiCorp Agrees to Pay $575 Million to Settle Claims for Damage Caused by Six Wildfires in California and Oregon PacifiCorp has agreed to pay $575 million to resolve the United States' claims for damages resulting from six wildfires in California and Oregon. The two California fires are: * The "Slater Fire," which began on Sept  more