Power Line Damage Sparks Wildfires Across the Western U.S.

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains that 20% of wildfires are caused by downed power lines. With utilities like PG&E managing massive networks, prevention is nearly impossible. Companies now track drought-stricken regions to reduce risks, often resorting to blackouts or brownouts in high-risk areas.