A massive fire in the Klamath National Forest burned over 60,000 acres, destroyed 185 structures, and led to the tragic loss of four lives.
WildFire
McKinney Fire Ravages California
What Happened?
The fire started beneath a Pacific Power powerline shortly after a power outage. Pacific Power decided to re-energize the line without delving into the outage’s cause, despite reports of a 60-foot tall Ponderosa pine dangerously leaning into the powerline.
Who Are We After?
Pacific Power, a unit of PacifiCorp demonstrated neglect in upkeeping their infrastructure of power lines and vegetation, leading to devastating consequences.
Why Do We Fight?
The McKinney Fire underscores the pressing need for more stringent oversight and responsibility within the utility domain.
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