As wildfire risk spreads from Oregon to Hawaii, utilities weigh whether to leave customers in the dark when winds pick up.
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https://www.wsj.com/us-news/climate-environment/utilities-face-a-growing-dilemma-shut-off-power-or-risk-wildfires-b244243aAs wildfire risk spreads from Oregon to Hawaii, utilities weigh whether to leave customers in the dark when winds pick upThe spread of invasive grasses is contributing to more-frequent wildfires. WSJ explains why and explores what is being done to curb their spread.
About three years before the fires in Hawaii, hot, dry winds threatened to sweep western Oregon and elevate the risk of wildfire. State officials advised utility companies to do something unusual: preemptively shut off power lines to prevent sparks.Continue reading your article with
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