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Damaged power lines are blamed for destructive southern CA fires in 2007

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Improperly maintained power lines are to blame for some of the most devastating wildfires in Southern California last year, according to a report by investigators for the California Public Utilities Commission. The report supports the claims of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire), which identified damaged lines as the source of three San Diego County fires that burned more than 207,000 acres, destroyed 1,141 homes, killed 2 people and injured 40 firefighters. Read the full report here: California Public Utilities Commission Report (PDF)

Issue Topic: 
Wildfire

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