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What's our expectation on wildfires starting versus the damage they cause? We can obviously do better to control fires started by malfunctioning power equipment
by fiter 8y ago
What's our expectation on wildfires starting versus the damage they cause? We can obviously do better to control fires started by malfunctioning power equipment, but there's natural risks (lightning) as well as other human risks. Should we plan for wildfires and take the precautions to protect buildings or sue whoever happened to start the fire this time? I guess we can have this conversation after we get what we believe is the low hanging fruit of these power lines.
- jdavis703 8y agoIf I start a fire I am responsible for either stopping it or paying the damages. I live in an apartment. If I create a cooking fire that damages my neighbors' apartments, I will be liable for the damage (well my renters insurance will be). The standard should be no different if a massive corporation started a fire.
- fiter 8y agoWell, if you don't have enough money, then what's the plan? Besides, who pays for lightening? What I'm trying to get at is that this feels like a brittle strategy for something that is as easy to start as a fire. The Chicago fire is an example.