Power lines were operational near the Eaton and Palisades fires during extreme weather, raising concerns among energy experts. Historical data reveals a correlation between electrical equipment and fire ignition under similar high-wind conditions.
Investigators will take months to determine the cause of the Southern California fires, but the active power lines during dangerously dry and windy conditions indicate that they may have contributed to the fire's spread.
Energy industry experts point out that utility equipment has been linked to multiple catastrophic fires in recent years, including the Camp Fire in 2018, which resulted in significant loss of life and destruction.
A concerning revelation is that L.A.D.W.P. lacks a preemptive power shut-off program for urban areas during heightened fire risk, unlike California's investor-owned utilities that have long utilized such protective measures.
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