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Wildfires were prevented in the North of California where this occurred. The South of California was not spared and the Saddleridge wildfire still rages. I thin
by blondie9x 7y ago
Wildfires were prevented in the North of California where this occurred. The South of California was not spared and the Saddleridge wildfire still rages. I think yes more backup power and staffers are needed at community centers but these black outs are an important way to save lives.
- someonehere 7y agoCal Fire investigators said they spoke with two different witnesses who said they saw someone who may have started one of the fires. The other fire near Redlands was started from a garbage truck dumping its load in an emergency to put out a fire inside of its haul. Which fire are you referring to that started from SoCal Edison?
- zamadatix 7y agoEventually a wildfire is going to occur. Whether caused by man negligently, man accidentally, or nature. And the longer it takes to occur the more there is to burn. With this in mind does it really make sense to pause society and hope one never happens again? Doesn't it make more sense to mitigate the risk directly, more controlled burns, more brush clearing. Surely the cost of these things is less than the cost of e.g. turning off power for days and would carry less risk overall.
- blondie9x 7y agoConfirmation that fire in south of California is electrical related. Electricity was not turned off in south. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-10-13/saddleridge-fire-electrical-tower-investigated-possible-ignition-point https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-10-13/saddleri...