Arcing power lines ignite a single-family home fire
During high wind conditions Tuesday, a single-family home fire was started by arcing displaced power lines, an Albuquerque ...
LA’s Eaton Fire may have been sparked by disconnected, ‘zombie’ power line
A defunct “zombie” power line may have ignited the apocalyptic Eaton Fire that incinerated nearly 10,000 structures in Los ...
Oklahoma’s intense winds causing power poles to spark new fires
Intense wind across the Sooner state can cause all kinds of problems; not only does it spread rapidly, but it can also cause ...
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Storm leads to power outages across Portland metro
Portland Fire & Rescue had responded to a handful of calls for arcing power lines, according to spokesperson Rick Graves. Storm weather had brought down some trees and power lines across Portland ...
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Wood River Fire Chief Addresses Series of Wind-Related Incidents
WOOD RIVER - Wood River Fire Chief Wade Stahlhut reported a series of incidents sparked by arcing power lines that ignited ...
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Powerline fire burns asphalt in Southeast Portland; authorities investigate and secure area
An arcing powerline caused a fire in Southeast ... This incident is being investigated, and authorities are working to ensure power in the area is safely restored. Portland General Electric ...