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  2. Electrical disruptions caused by squirrels - Wikipedia

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    Squirrels have been the cause of many power outages in Pennsylvania. [n 1] Cris Thomas has said that as of January 2017 in the United States there have been six deaths associated with squirrel interference with infrastructure, such as downed power lines (and two with other animals). [18]

  3. Deadly Maui wildfire was sparked by downed power lines ... - AOL

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    The Maui wildfire that killed more than 100 people last year and destroyed Lahaina, Hawaii, was caused by downed power lines, investigators found.

  4. LA County's Hughes wildfire goes from brush blaze to 9,000 ...

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    "Crews are working with utility providers to repair infrastructure and address hazards like fallen trees and downed power lines. The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions."

  5. Death toll rises to 24 as LA crews race to contain historic ...

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    A downed power line that was associated with the circuit was also found but Southern California Edison said it "does not know whether the damage observed occurred before or after the start of the ...

  6. Utility-caused wildfires - Wikipedia

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    The vast majority of transmission lines, over 70%, in the United States are outdated, and are near 25 years old. [11] The average age for power transformers that power over 90% of the country is 40 years old. [12] Power lines, whether old or new, are susceptible to storm damage, and, in 30% of cases, the power line does not automatically shut ...

  7. Re-energizing of downed power lines sparked Lahaina wildfire ...

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    CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2023 Above, the burned cars of drivers attempting to escape the deadly fire line Front Street. 1 /4 CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / 2023 Above, the burned cars of drivers attempting to ...

  8. October 2007 California wildfires - Wikipedia

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    The California Independent System Operator Corp declared an energy transmission emergency in southern California on October 23, due to wildfires affecting the lines. 500,000-, 230,000- and 138,000-volt lines were disabled in San Diego, and some lines in other areas were also disabled. 24,992 people lost power, due to the lack of power from the ...

  9. Altadena winds weren't strong enough to warrant Edison ... - AOL

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    The CEO said there was a downed power line at the site of the Hurst fire's ignition, though data show that abnormal electrical activity was spotted at 10:11 p.m. Jan. 7, a minute after the fire ...