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Power lines and wildfires: Experts say communities can be better protected, at a high cost
Undergrounding power lines is the single best method to avoid dangerous arcing of overhead wires, or having dry palm frond ...
A Valentine's Day danger: How balloons can cause power outages
On Valentine's Day in 2024, helium-filled metallic balloons caused more than 100 power outages in FirstEnergy's service areas ...
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Austin promised to take a look at burying power lines. Now what?
According to an update from Austin Energy staff, Austin Energy brought in a consulting firm, 1898 & Co., to do both an “Undergrounding Feasibility Study and an Overhead Hardening Study.” ...
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SRP to remove 56 trees growing too close to power lines in Chandler, Apache Junction
The Salt River Project (SRP) is teaming up with the cities of Chandler and Apache Junction to remove 56 trees growing into ...
Salinas Valley Tribune2h
On Valentine’s Day, let hearts soar, not metallic balloons, warns PG&E
Many metallic balloons are sold for Valentine’s Day, and PG&E sees an uptick in outages caused by them drifting into overhead ...
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Why are there power shutoffs during high winds?
Crews then inspect overhead power lines to make sure there are no damages ... are expected to create an increased risk for fire danger. Wildlife conditions include critically low vegetation ...
The Desert Sun27d
Power lines and wildfires: Experts say communities can be better protected, at a high cost
Undergrounding power lines is the single best method to avoid dangerous arcing of overhead wires, or having dry palm frond hit one that can spark or spread fires, McCullough said. It's also by far ...
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A Valentine's Day danger: How balloons can cause power outages
Where to buy a dozen of them in Erie Why are foil helium-filled balloons dangerous to power lines ... with metallic balloons near overhead electric lines. Make sure the balloons are securely ...