New PNNL Report Aids Utilities in Preparing for Wildfires
January 14, 2026
January 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following article:
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New PNNL Report Aids Utilities in Preparing for Wildfires
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Every year, wildfire threatens lives, homes, and the nation's power grid. In rare cases, power infrastructure itself can ignite fires, which can lead to power shutoffs for millions of customers. Although just 3 percent of wildfires are caused by power grid . . .
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New PNNL Report Aids Utilities in Preparing for Wildfires
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Every year, wildfire threatens lives, homes, and the nation's power grid. In rare cases, power infrastructure itself can ignite fires, which can lead to power shutoffs for millions of customers. Although just 3 percent of wildfires are caused by power grid . . .